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Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers to join our team working at Cygnet Ashbrook.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week (days and nights from 07:45am/pm until 08:00pm/am, including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Ashbrook.
Cygnet Ashbrook supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. Individuals are supported to hold their own tenancy agreement with a registered housing association. Individuals who are interested in living here may have previously been admitted within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community.
Please note, to apply for this role you need to have a Full UK Driving Licence as you will be required to drive our service users to external activities.
Qualifications
- 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 & supporting service user independence
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Salary of £13.15 per hour
- Free Parking
- Paid breaks
- Free DBS Check
- NHS Blue Light Discount Card
- Reward Gateway
- Full Paid Training and Induction
- Paid Annual Leave
- Contributory Pension Scheme
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
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