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Cygnet Group are currently looking for an experienced Autism Support Worker (Days) to join our team working at Cygnet Nightingale. Successful candidates for this role need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence for 2 years.

We are offering a 42-hour contract, working from 7:45 am until 7:45 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

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

• 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.

• 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)

• Starting at £12.86 Per Hour rising to £13.36 Per Hour
• 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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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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.