Specialist Day Support Worker — Autism & LD (Days, 42h)

Cygnet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime options

Coaching & appraisal

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Specialist Day Support Worker to deliver high-quality care for adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge. You’ll work 42 hours per week during day shifts (8am–8pm) across a three- and four-day pattern, within a multidisciplinary team to support independence and community integration.

Successful applicants will join a specialist enhanced residential service and benefit from apprenticeship opportunities, flexible hours, coaching, and discounts.

Qualifications

• Genuine drive to make a real difference in care.
• Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.
• Empathy and intuition to support service users effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Deliver specialist support interventions alongside a clinical team.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to service users.
• Adapt help to each individual’s needs.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs; report accordingly.
• Safeguard vulnerable individuals and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Job description

Cygnet is seeking a confident Specialist Day Support Worker to deliver high-quality care for adults with autism and learning disabilities at Broughton Lodge. You’ll work 42 hours per week during day shifts (8am–8pm) across a three- and four-day pattern, within a multidisciplinary team to support independence and community integration.

Successful applicants will join a specialist enhanced residential service and benefit from apprenticeship opportunities, flexible hours, coaching, and discounts.