Male Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Nights)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet is looking for aMale Learning Disabilities Support Worker (Nights)to join our team working atOakwood Gardens

Youll be working42 hours a week(Nights from 07:45 pm till 08:00 am, includingalternative weekends),making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atOakwood Gardens.

*Due to the occupational needs and the demands of the service, we are only able to accept male applicants for this role*

Oakwood Gardenshas9 self-contained bungalows supporting adults over the age of 18 with learning difficulties & autism, located inWV5 0BR, Wombourne.

Supported Living in Wombourne 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**

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
• Completing the residents records to help monitor health

You...

• Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to work as part of a team

What Cygnet Offers:

• £12.60 rising to £13.10 per hour
• 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 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

Essential

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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

Wombourne

WV5 0BR

Employer's website

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