Learning Disabilities Support Worker
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.86 to £13.63 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Hedge End, SO30 2FL |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR796 |
Summary
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 Group are currently looking to hire a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Devon Lodge.
You’ll be working 42 hours a week, 12-hour shifts from 7:30 am – 7:30 pm, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Devon Lodge.
Devon Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities, who may have behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration.
Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.
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…
- Salary: £12.86 - £13.63 Per Hour
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
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
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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