Part Time Autism Support Worker
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.86 to £13.36 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO40 7AW |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 41305 |
Summary
We are looking for a confident Part Time Autism Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care.
You’ll be working 20 hours a week, day shifts only, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Oakhurst Lodge.
Oakhurst Lodge is an 8-bed specialist residential service for adults with autism and 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…
- Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
- Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
- Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
- Assist with medical & welfare needs
- Report on medical & welfare needs as required
- Safeguard
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for all
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Starting at £12.86 Per Hour rising to £13.36 Per Hour
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
You are…
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
- An excellent communicator & a good team player
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
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