Learning Disabilities Support Worker

Cygnet Health Care

4d•$13 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

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. Cygnet Healthcare is looking for Learning Disabilities Support Worker to join our team working at Oakwood Gardens You'll be working 42 hours a week (Days from 07:45 pm till 08:00 am, including alternative weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oakwood Gardens. Oakwood Gardens has 9 self-contained bungalows supporting adults over the age of 18 with learning difficulties & autism, located in WV5 0BR, Wombourne. Supported Living in Wombourne provides nine tenancies. The service empowers individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently. The service offers personalised and tailored support in a private space, allowing the people we support to hold their own tenancy with a registered housing association. Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities

Requirements

Positive Attitude and Caring Approach
Strong Communication Skills
Able to work as part of a team
Must have experience working with Learning Disabilities

Responsibilities

Helping to promote resident independence
Supporting residents in all aspects of day-to-day life, encouraging and promoting independence
Monitoring of residents and reporting concerns to senior team members or managers
Going out with residents into the local community to attend events, parks, restaurants and local activities
Completing the resident's records to help monitor health