Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Job description

Job responsibilities

Cygnet are currently looking for an experiencedLearning Disabilities Support Workerto join our team working at Conifers.

Conifers is a specialist 7-bed residential home providing outcome-focused care for adults with a primary diagnosis of profound to moderate learning disability and autism with associated complex needs.

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 people we support.

The people we support:

• People from the age of 18 years
• Individuals with a primary diagnosis of learning disabilities
• May have autism
• May have communication challenges
• May have associated complex needs
• May have physical disabilities and require specialist mobility equipment

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• £12.60 to £13.10 Per Hour
• Free Meal during shifts
• Free DBS.
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
• Fully Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Regular staff events and team-building days
• Access to further career development

Youre 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

What you will need:

• Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities, autism, challenging behaviour and complex healthcare needs, including Epilepsy.
• Preferably hold a full clean UK driving license (although this is not essential for this role)
• A can-do attitude and the ability to work well within a friendly staff team.
• Knowledge of non-verbal communication techniques such as Makaton would be advantageous; however, training on this will be provided.

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. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

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

Borrowash

DE72 3JZ

Employer's website

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