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Part-Time Support Worker

Company: Cygnet

Salary: £13.45 to £14 an hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Southampton, SO40 7AW

Job type: Permanent

About the Role

Join our team on a 20-hour permanent contract, working 12-hour, 10-hour, or 8-hour day shifts across a 7-day rota.

What to Expect

• Around two weekends per month
• Early shifts from 7:15 am
• Later shifts finishing by 10:00 pm
• The opportunity to make a real difference every day

About the Facility

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.

Why Join Cygnet

• Increase to £13.75 per hour after 4 months
• Free meal while on shift
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully paid training and induction
• 28 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to a range of staff support and wellbeing services via Cygnet’s online portal
• Excellent career development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications to support your long-term career growth.

Required Experience and Skills

• Experience supporting adults with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities or working within a care setting.
• An understanding of behaviours that may challenge, and a positive, proactive approach to support
• A caring, compassionate, and enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to help others succeed
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• A team-focused approach, with the ability to work collaboratively in a supportive environment
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for supporting a variety of community activities, social events, and meaningful experiences
• A commitment to promoting independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing for the people we support

Please note that successful candidates will be required to overcome an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme