About this role
Job summary We are looking for a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Ashbrook.
Main duties of the job At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.
About us Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.
Job description Job responsibilities
Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experiencedLearning Disabilities Support Workersto join our team working at Cygnet Ashbrook.
You'll be working42 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 atCygnet 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.
You are
Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples livesExperienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilitiesAn excellent communicator and a good team playerCaring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environmentPassionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Your day-to-day
Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our careProvide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional supportLearn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate wayAssist with medical & welfare needsReport on medical & welfare needs as requiredSafeguard all patientsMaintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? Well offer you
Salary of £13.15 per hourFree ParkingPaid breaksFree DBS CheckNHS Blue Light Discount CardReward GatewayFull Paid Training and InductionPaid Annual LeavePaid BreaksContributory Pension Scheme
If you are interest in this role apply now!
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.
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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
Birmingham
B9 5LY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)