Day Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care

The closing date is 04 May 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a confident Day Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. You will be working 42 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at The Squirrels.

Main duties of the job

A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether its saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure or securing your future with professional development and a pension we support you to be happy both in & out of work. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services 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.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,748.80 to £26,748.80 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPBC785001

Job locations

Hampshire

SO16 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for aDay Support Workerto join our team working at The Squirrels.

Welcome toThe Squirrels, a space of care and empowerment designed exclusively for adults with autism and learning disabilities. We understand that at times you may experience behaviours that challenge, however, our commitment is unwavering: to cultivate an environment that is safe, comfortable, and greatly effective in promoting both independence and positive community integration.

We have 9 bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms. Our space is abundant, both within the walls of our home and the sprawling garden outside. The outside space is somewhere that our residents thrive. Communal living areas provide a warm homely space, including a spacious lounge, inviting dining room, even a cinema room, and the dynamic activity area known as The Hub. We've also crafted a sensory haven. Our vast garden invites our individuals to partake in sports and activities.

About the Role

We are offering a 42 hour contract, working from 7:45am untill 7.45pm, 3 shifts one week and 4 the next (working two weekends a month).

  • Supporting residents in their day to day activities and interests, which will include regularly accessing the local community
  • Support residents with basic personal needs, including cooking and cleaning
  • Monitoring and checking residents during your shift
  • Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well-being

What Cygnet Offer:

  • Free meal when on shift
  • Free DBS
  • NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
  • Fully Paid Training and Induction, 21 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks
  • Contributory pension scheme

What you will need:

  • Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • minimum of 6 months uk experience in a care role with learning disabilities and autism

Who We Care For:

  • Adults from the age of 18 years and beyond.
  • Individuals diagnosed with autism and/or learning disabilities.
  • Those who may present challenging behaviours.
  • Residents with communication challenges and complex needs.
  • Those with an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan) or under DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders.

Community Connections

In close proximity, local shops, country parks, enchanting woodland walks, and beaches. The QE2 Activity Centre offers enriching experiences, specially tailored for those with autism, learning disabilities, and sensory impairments.

This vacancy may close early due to a vast amount of applicaitons.

Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships for this service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for aDay Support Workerto join our team working at The Squirrels.

Welcome toThe Squirrels, a space of care and empowerment designed exclusively for adults with autism and learning disabilities. We understand that at times you may experience behaviours that challenge, however, our commitment is unwavering: to cultivate an environment that is safe, comfortable, and greatly effective in promoting both independence and positive community integration.

We have 9 bedrooms, each with en-suite shower rooms. Our space is abundant, both within the walls of our home and the sprawling garden outside. The outside space is somewhere that our residents thrive. Communal living areas provide a warm homely space, including a spacious lounge, inviting dining room, even a cinema room, and the dynamic activity area known as The Hub. We've also crafted a sensory haven. Our vast garden invites our individuals to partake in sports and activities.

About the Role

We are offering a 42 hour contract, working from 7:45am untill 7.45pm, 3 shifts one week and 4 the next (working two weekends a month).

  • Supporting residents in their day to day activities and interests, which will include regularly accessing the local community
  • Support residents with basic personal needs, including cooking and cleaning
  • Monitoring and checking residents during your shift
  • Updating and recording resident records to help monitor health and well-being

What Cygnet Offer:

  • Free meal when on shift
  • Free DBS
  • NHS Blue Light Discount Card, Reward Gateway
  • Fully Paid Training and Induction, 21 Days Paid Annual Leave, Paid breaks
  • Contributory pension scheme

What you will need:

  • Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • minimum of 6 months uk experience in a care role with learning disabilities and autism

Who We Care For:

  • Adults from the age of 18 years and beyond.
  • Individuals diagnosed with autism and/or learning disabilities.
  • Those who may present challenging behaviours.
  • Residents with communication challenges and complex needs.
  • Those with an ECHP (Education Healthcare Plan) or under DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) or Care Orders.

Community Connections

In close proximity, local shops, country parks, enchanting woodland walks, and beaches. The QE2 Activity Centre offers enriching experiences, specially tailored for those with autism, learning disabilities, and sensory impairments.

This vacancy may close early due to a vast amount of applicaitons.

Cygnet does not offer visa sponsorships for this service.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

  • Please refer to job description above

Desirable

  • Please refer to job description above

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

Hampshire

SO16 7JE


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Hampshire

SO16 7JE


Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Abigail Green

VPBC785001.1286@vacancyposter.com

01217288111

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,748.80 to £26,748.80 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPBC785001

Job locations

Hampshire

SO16 7JE


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