Support Worker – Maternity Cover

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

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s 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 you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and supporting individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives, this could be the perfect role for you.

You’ll 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 behaviours 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:

• Salary: £13.45 – £14.00 Per Hour

• NHS Blue Light Discount Card

• Fully Paid Training and Induction

• 28 Days Paid Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)

• Paid breaks

• Contributory pension scheme

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

What next?

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