Day Support Worker – Residential Care for Adults with Autism

About the role

Join Cygnet’s Oakhurst Lodge team as a Day Support Worker, providing compassionate care for adults with autism and learning disabilities. You will work 12‑hour day shifts, helping residents live safely, independently, and with dignity.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver personalised physical and emotional support to service users.
• Assist with medical, welfare and daily living needs, recording observations as required.
• Promote a safe, clean and stimulating environment.
• Safeguard residents and report any concerns promptly.
• Encourage independence and community integration through tailored activities.

Required profile

• Genuine desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Sensitive, intuitive and energetic, able to create a trusting environment.
• Commitment to upholding safeguarding standards.

Required skills

What we offer

• £13.45 per hour.
• Apprenticeship scheme for further learning.
• Flexible working with overtime opportunities.
• Regular coaching, appraisal and expert supervision.
• Employee discounts, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and wellbeing resources.