Cygnet
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We are looking for a Day Support Worker to join our team at Oakhurst Lodge. O
Oakhurst Lodge is an 8 placement specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective care environment for those in our care, promoting independence and community integration.
Your Day-to-Day… You’ll be working full time, 42 hours a week (12 hour days shifts).
• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our service users, patients & residents • Provide guidance and encouragement through physical & emotional support • Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way • Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required • Safeguard • Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
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 & varied environment • Helping to empower & support service user independence.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you… • Salary: £13.45 per hour • An opening to undertake further learning with ou r excellent apprenticeship scheme • Flexible working with opportunity for overtime • Regular coaching & appraisal • Expert supervision & peer support • Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme • Recruitment referrals • Wellbeing centre with exercises, recipes, financial and mental health advice
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
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