Support Worker - Autism Care | Flexible Hours & Growth

NHS Jobs; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship scheme

Overtime opportunities

Wellbeing support

DBS check support

Job summary

Cygnet is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to join our full-time team at Dene Brook in Rotherham. You will work 42 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends, with days-only scheduling.

The role focuses on person-centred care for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them lead fuller, more independent lives. The position offers progression through an apprenticeship scheme, overtime opportunities, regular coaching, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a real difference in peoples lives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Sensitive and intuitive with energy to provide a trusting, stimulating environment.
• Able to empower and support service user independence.

Responsibilities

• 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 and report on medical & welfare needs
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
• Supporting service users to access the community, to attend things like work, college, hobbies & activities, days out & holidays
• Supporting the service users to grow, develop & learn through engaging them in tasks such as cooking & cleaning

Job description

Cygnet is seeking a confident Care & Support Worker to join our full-time team at Dene Brook in Rotherham. You will work 42 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends, with days-only scheduling.

The role focuses on person-centred care for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, helping them lead fuller, more independent lives. The position offers progression through an apprenticeship scheme, overtime opportunities, regular coaching, and wellbeing support.