Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Learning Disabilities Support Worker in Leicester. The role involves providing care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The position offers a starting salary of £26,208 per year, flexible working, and several employee perks including discounts and meal provisions while on shift. Candidates must be compassionate and possess excellent communication skills to empower service users.

Benefits

Salary starting from £26,208 per year

Free meal provided whilst on shift

Opportunities for further learning

Flexible working with overtime opportunities

Employee discount savings

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be driven to make a difference in people’s lives.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Sensitivity and intuition in supporting service users.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care using a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance and encouragement through support.
• Assist with medical and welfare needs.
• Safeguard clients and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

We are looking for a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.

You’ll be working 40 hours a week (including days, nights & weekend shifts, and some bank holidays), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Toller Road.

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Toller Road is an 8-bed specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Your day-to-day…

• 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? We’ll offer you…

• Salary starting from £26,208 per year, with increases following sucessful probation and 18 months in post
• Free meal provided whilst on shift
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s 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

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.