Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Nights

Cygnet Health Care; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join their team in Bournemouth. The role involves providing outstanding care to adults with autism and learning disabilities during night shifts. Candidates must be excellent communicators, sensitive, and passionate about empowering service users. Opportunities for further learning and flexible working are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime

Regular coaching & appraisal

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Energetic and able to provide a trusting and varied environment.
• Availability for night shifts and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and emotional support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Sensitive & intuitive

Passionate about supporting independence

Job description

Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Nights

We are looking for a confident Learning DisabilitiesSupport Worker working Night Only with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Amberwood.Youll be working nights only, working 42 hrs per week, covering weekdays and weekends.The Service:Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

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

We are looking for a confidentLearning DisabilitiesSupport Worker working Night Onlywith a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Cygnet Amberwood.

Youll be working nights only, working42 hrs per week, covering weekdays and weekends.

The Service:

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Your day-to-day as a Support Worker

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

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

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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.