Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Main duties of the job

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

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 2 864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around there is 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.

You will be working 40 hours a week, including days & nights (working 3 shifts on and 4 shifts off and 4 shifts on and 3 shifts off, including weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Toller Road.

Toller Road is an 8-bed specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Free meal provided whilst on shift
• Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• Recruitment referrals
• 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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

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.