Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Days)

Cygnet Health Care; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Days) in Wolverhampton to work 42 hours per week. This role involves promoting resident independence, supporting daily living activities, and monitoring health. Ideal candidates should have experience with learning disabilities and a caring attitude. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

£12.00 rising to £12.50 per hour

Paid Training and Inductions

Free DBS

Free parking onsite

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Help promote resident independence.
• Support residents in all aspects of day-to-day life.
• Monitor residents and report concerns to senior team members.
• Accompany residents to local events and activities.
• Complete residents' records to help monitor health.

Skills

Experience working with Learning Disabilities

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Days)

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Days) to join our team working at Oakwood GardensYoull be working 42 hours a week (Days from 07:45 am till 08:00 pm, including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oakwood Gardens.Oakwood Gardens has 9 self-contained bungalows supporting adults over the age of 18 with learning difficulties & autism located in WV5 0BR, Wombourne.Supported Living in Wombourne provides nine tenancies, the service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Cygnet Healthcare is looking forLearning Disabilities Support Worker (Days)to join our team working at Oakwood Gardens

Youll be working42 hours a week(Days from 07:45 am till 08:00 pm, includingalternative weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOakwood Gardens.

Oakwood Gardenshas9 self-contained bungalows supporting adults over the age of 18 with learning difficulties & autism located inWV5 0BR, Wombourne.

Supported Living in Wombourne provides nine tenancies, the service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association.

Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities

About the Role...

• Helping to promote resident independence
• Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence
• Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers
• Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities
• Completing residents records to help monitor health

You...

• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to work as part of a team

What Cygnet Offer:

• £12.00 rising to £12.50 per hour
• Paid Training and Inductions
• Free DBS
• Free parking onsite.
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
• Contributory pension scheme

Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.