Learning Disabilities Night Support Worker | Wolverhampton, West Midlands | From £ 1 to 40 | 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. Cygnet Healthcare is looking for Learning Disabilities Night Support Worker to join our team working at Oakwood Gardens. You'll be working 42 hours a week (nights only 19:45pm - 08:00am, including alternative weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oakwood Gardens. Oakwood Gardens has 9 self-contained bungalows supporting adults over the age of 18 with learning difficulties & autism, located in WV5 0BR, Wombourne. Our Supported Living provides nine tenancies. The service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association. **Must have previous experience working with learning disabilities to apply** We are looking for someone who is: 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 & s upporting 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 About the Role... Helping to promote resident independence Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities Completing the resident's records to help monitor health What Cygnet Offers: Paid Breaks Paid Training and Inductions Free DBS Paid Annual Leave Free parking onsite. NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway® Contributory pension scheme Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. This vacancy may close prior to this date if a large number of applications are received. What next? If you care about making a difference - we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply