Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Cygnet Health Care; Grã-Bretanha; Presencial; GBP 21 000 - 26 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

NHS Blue Light Discount

Training & Induction

28 days leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Resumo da oferta

Cygnet Group is seeking a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker for Cygnet Nightingale, with a 42-hour week across weekdays and weekends. The role is to cover maternity leave until December 2027, with potential for permanency depending on service needs.

You will help residents in daily activities, promote independence, and participate in local community activities while supporting personal development and wellbeing.

Qualificações

• Previous care experience working with adults with autism or learning disabilities (Desirable)
• Understanding of challenging behaviour (Desirable)
• Positive attitude and caring approach (Required)
• Strong communication skills (Required)
• Able to work as part of a team (Required)

Responsabilidades

• Supporting and assisting residents in their day-to-day lives
• Assisting residents with cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene whilst promoting independence
• Attending local community events, networks and venues, including cinema, swimming baths and college
• Promoting and supporting personal development and learning new life skills
• Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well‑being
• Providing emotional and physical support

Conhecimentos

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Teamwork

Care experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident and compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Nigthtingale, working days only.If youre passionate about delivering exceptional care and supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the perfect role for you.Youll be working 42 hours per week, covering weekdays and weekends.Please note: This role is to cover maternity leave until December 2027, with the potential to become permanent depending on the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service‑user focused care and rehabilitation.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Group are looking for a confident and compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Nigthtingale, working days only.

If youre passionate about delivering exceptional care and supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

Youll be working 42 hours per week, covering weekdays and weekends.

Please note: This role is to cover maternity leave until December 2027, with the potential to become permanent depending on the needs of the service.

About the Role

We are offering a42-hour contract, working from 08:00 am until 08:00 pm,3 shifts a week and 4 the next (working two weekends a month).

• Supporting and Assisting Residents in their day‑to‑day lives
• Assisting residents with cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene whilst promoting independence
• Attending local community events, networks and venues, including cinema, swimming baths and college.
• Promoting and supporting personal development and learning new life skills
• Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well‑being
• Providing emotional and physical support

The Service:

Nightingale is a 10‑bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may present with be haviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.

Who We Care For:

• Adults from the age of 18 years and beyond.
• Individuals diagnosed with autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Those who may present challenging behaviours.
• Residents with communication challenges and complex needs.

What we look for in our Support Worker Team:

• Previous care experience working with adults with Autism or Learning Disabilities (Desirable)
• Understanding of Challenging Behaviour (Desirable)
• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach (Required)
• Strong Communication Skills (Required)
• Able to work as part of a team (Required)

Why Join Cygnet:

• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully Paid Training and Induction
• 28 Days Paid Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.