Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

1/3/2025

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experienced Learning Disabilities Support Workers to join our team working at Cygnet Ashbrook.

• Must have a minimum of 12 months experience working with Learning Disabilities /Challenging Behaviour**
  
  

You’ll be working 42 hours a week (Days & Nights from 07:45 am/pm till 08:00 pm/am, including alternative weekends ), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Ashbrook.

We support 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 detained within a hospital setting and are ready for a step-down placement within their local community.

• Must have a minimum of 12 months experience working with Learning Disabilities /Challenging Behaviour**
  
  

Your 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
• Safeguarding Patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
  
  

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £12.00 rising to £12.50 Per Hour
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway®
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Contributory Pension Scheme
  
  

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
  
  

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.