Support Worker – Learning Disabilities & Autism Care

Cygnet Health Care Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Paid breaks

Free DBS Check

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Reward Gateway®

Full Paid Training and Induction

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Breaks

Contributory Pension Scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Health Care Limited is seeking a dedicated care professional to join our team at Cygnet Ashbrook. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs across a 42-hour week, including some weekend shifts. A full UK driving licence is required to drive service users to activities.

You will benefit from paid breaks, DBS check, training, and pension contributions as part of our commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives.
• 1 year plus experience in a support setting working with learning disabilities.
• An excellent communicator and a good team player.
• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
• Passionate about empowering & supporting 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 medical & welfare needs.
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required.
• Safeguard all patients.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all.
• Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to drive our service users to external activities.

Job description

Cygnet Health Care Limited is seeking a dedicated care professional to join our team at Cygnet Ashbrook. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs across a 42-hour week, including some weekend shifts. A full UK driving licence is required to drive service users to activities.

You will benefit from paid breaks, DBS check, training, and pension contributions as part of our commitment to staff development and wellbeing.