Specialist Day Support Worker (Autism & LD) - Days

NHS Jobs; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime options

Coaching & appraisal

Cycle to Work

GP helpline

Eye tests

Job summary

Cygnet in Macclesfield is seeking a Specialist Day Support Worker to provide enhanced care for adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered support in a specialist residential setting.

Shifts are days, 8am–8pm, with a rotating pattern: Week 1 four on, three off; Week 2 three on, four off. Pay starts at £13.45/hr, rising to £13.75/hr at 3 months and £14.00/hr at 18 months, plus NHS-style benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults with autism and learning disabilities.
• Confident communicator and team player.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to service users.
• Adapt help to individuals' specific needs.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required.
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals and maintain a clean, safe environment.

Skills

Care & support

Communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Cygnet in Macclesfield is seeking a Specialist Day Support Worker to provide enhanced care for adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered support in a specialist residential setting.

Shifts are days, 8am–8pm, with a rotating pattern: Week 1 four on, three off; Week 2 three on, four off. Pay starts at £13.45/hr, rising to £13.75/hr at 3 months and £14.00/hr at 18 months, plus NHS-style benefits.