Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet is currently looking for an experienced Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Cygnet Conifers on a 12month Fixed Term Contract.

At Cygnet Conifers, you will be working 42 hours per week, covering a mix of day shifts, night shifts and weekend work.

Conifers is a specialist 7bed residential home providing outcomefocused support for adults with profound to moderate learning disabilities and autism, alongside associated complex needs.

We provide a safe, comfortable and empowering environment where independence, dignity and community integration are at the heart of everything we do.

Our approach is rooted in personcentred planning, ensuring each individual receives consistent, tailored support.

• Adults aged 18+

• Individuals with learning disabilities

• People with autism

• Individuals with communication challenges

• People with complex needs

• Individuals with physical disabilities requiring specialist mobility equipment

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• Salary: £12.60 £13.10 per hour

• Free meal during shifts

• NHS Blue Light Discount Card

• Fully paid training and induction

• Paid annual leave & paid breaks

• Contributory pension scheme

• Regular staff events and teambuilding days

• Access to further career development

• Provide enhanced, personcentred care with a flexible learning approach

• Offer emotional and physical support with guidance and encouragement

• Learn each individuals needs and support them in the most appropriate way

• Assist with medical and welfare needs

• Record and report on health and wellbeing

• Safeguard and protect the people in our care

• Maintain a safe, clean and positive environment

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

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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 3LG

Employer's website

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