Job Description
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Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers to join our team working at Cygnet Ashbrook.
You'll be working 42 hours a week (days and nights from 07:45am/pm until 08:00pm/am, including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Ashbrook.
Cygnet Ashbrook supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been admitted within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community.
Please note, to apply for this role you need to have a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to drive our service users to external activities.
You are…
Driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives
Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities
An excellent communicator and a good team player
Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Your day-to-day…
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 all patients
Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We'll offer you…
Salary of £13.15 per hour
Free Parking
Paid breaks
Free DBS Check
NHS Blue Light Discount Card
Reward Gateway®
Full Paid Training and Induction
Paid Annual Leave
Paid Breaks
Contributory Pension Scheme
If you are interest in this role apply now!
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?
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