Bank Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking fora confidentBank Learning Disabilities Support Workerwith a passion for delivering outstanding care and a minimum of 12 months'experience working with Learning Disabilities.

Youll be working a bank contract that allows you to pick up 12-hour shifts around your weekly availability: days (7:45 am-8 pm) and nights (7:45 pm -8 am) onsite at Marion House.

Marion House is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and moderate to severe learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each persons specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Marion House is a five-bedroom home with one bedroom on the ground floor, three bedrooms on the first floor, and one studio apartment on the second floor. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. There is a large garden and a separate therapy/activity annex.

**Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities**

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
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £11.60 Per Hour + 12.1% Annual Leave Allowance
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• Free meal whilst on shift

You are

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples 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 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.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Borrowash

DE72 3JZ

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)