Compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker – Shifts

Cygnet; Nightingale (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Fully Paid Training and Induction

28 Days Paid Annual Leave (Including E

Paid breaks

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Cygnet Group is seeking a confident and compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join Nightingale, a 10-bed service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role covers days, 42 hours per week, with shifts 08:00–20:00 and weekend rotation, maternity cover through Dec 2027.

Responsibilities include helping residents with daily tasks, personal care, cooking, and promoting independence; you will help monitor wellbeing and records, and support community participation.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Supporting and assisting residents in day-to-day lives
• Assisting residents with cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene while promoting independence
• Attending local community events, networks and venues
• Promoting and supporting personal development and learning new life skills
• Updating and recording resident records to monitor health and wellbeing
• Providing emotional and physical support

Skills

Positive attitude

Caring approach

Strong communication

Team player

Previous care experience

Understanding of challenging behaviour

Job description

Cygnet Group is seeking a confident and compassionate Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join Nightingale, a 10-bed service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role covers days, 42 hours per week, with shifts 08:00–20:00 and weekend rotation, maternity cover through Dec 2027.

Responsibilities include helping residents with daily tasks, personal care, cooking, and promoting independence; you will help monitor wellbeing and records, and support community participation.