Day Support Worker | Southampton, Hampshire | £13.45 | Full time

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. We are looking for a Day Support Worker to join our team at Oakhurst Lodge. O Oakhurst Lodge is an 8 placement 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. Your Day-to-Day… You'll be working full time, 42 hours a week (12 hour days shifts). • Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support • Learn about individuals' specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way • Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required • Safeguard • Maintain a safe and clean environment for all You are… • Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people's lives • An excellent communicator and a good team player • Sensitive and intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment • Helping to empower & support service user independence. Why Cygnet? We'll offer you… • Salary: £13.45 per hour • An opening to undertake further learning with ou r excellent apprenticeship scheme • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime • Regular coaching & appraisal • Expert supervision & peer support • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme • Recruitment referrals • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice Please note: 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. Click the button to apply