Support Worker

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

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Cygnet Group is looking for a compassionate and confident Day Support Worker to join our dedicated team at Nightingale.

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support people to achieve greater independence, and make a lasting impact on the lives of adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Working full-time, 42 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support live fulfilling, rewarding lives in a safe and nurturing environment.

Your Day-to-Day...

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients and residents

• Provide guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support

• Learn about individuals’ specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way

• Assist with medical and welfare needs and report as required

• Safeguard those in our care

• Maintain a safe and clean environment for all

• Support service users with community-based activities and appointments, including driving when required

You Are...

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives

• An excellent communicator and a good team player

• Sensitive and intuitive, with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating and varied environment

• Committed to empowering and supporting service user independence

• In possession of a full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of 2 years

Why Cygnet? We'll Offer You...

• Salary: £13.45 per hour

• Increasing to £13.75 per hour after 3 months.

• An opportunity to undertake further learning through our excellent apprenticeship scheme

• Flexible working with opportunities for overtime

• Regular coaching and appraisal

• Expert supervision and peer support

• Employee discount savings and Cycle to Work scheme

• Recruitment referral scheme

• Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and must hold a full UK driving licence that has been valid for at least 2 years.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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