Support Worker (Learning Disabilities)

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Pelaw; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Fully paid training and induction

28 days annual leave

Paid breaks

Contributory pension

Staff wellbeing portal

Fully funded apprenticeships

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care is seeking a Support Worker for Oakhurst Lodge, a residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities in the UK. The role focuses on daily routines, promoting independence and community outings, on a 42-hour week with 12-hour day shifts across a seven-day rota.

Applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check. Training is fully paid, with a range of staff benefits and a contributory pension. DBS checks are required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, or working in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines and encourage independence.
• Accompany individuals on activities, outings and in the local community.
• Help people achieve personal goals and develop new skills.
• Arrange and support meaningful experiences at the service and in the community.
• Improve quality of life and promote wellbeing.
• Uphold choice, dignity and independence in day-to-day support.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills

Understanding of behaviours that may 챵

Caring attitude

Strong communication

Team-focused

Flexibility

Independence promotion

Job description

Support Worker role at Oakhurst Lodge, an eight-place residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge, run by Cygnet Health Care. The work centres on daily routines, building independence and taking residents on community outings and activities. It is a permanent 42-hour post on 12-hour day shifts across a seven-day rota, with around two weekends a month. Successful applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support people with daily routines and encourage their independence
• Accompany individuals on activities, outings and in the local community
• Help people achieve personal goals and develop new skills
• Arrange and support meaningful experiences at the service and in the community
• Improve quality of life and promote wellbeing
• Uphold choice, dignity and independence in day-to-day support
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues

What’s required

Experience

• Experience supporting adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, or working in a care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of behaviours that may challenge, with a positive, proactive approach to support
• Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic attitude
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Team-focused approach and ability to work collaboratively
• Flexibility to support community activities, social events and experiences
• Commitment to promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Free meal while on shift
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully paid training and induction
• 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to staff support and wellbeing services via an online portal
• Fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications