Learning Disabilities Support Worker
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.60 to £13.10 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE2 3HP |
| Company: | Cygnet |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR948 |
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 recruit a confident Learning Disabilities Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care to join our team at Toller Road.
You’ll be working 40 hours a week, including Days & Nights (Working 3 shifts on and 4 shifts off and 4 shifts on and 3 shifts off, including weekends), making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Toller Road
Toller Road is an 8-bed specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those with mental health or physical health needs. We can also provide specialist nursing care, with support tailored to individual needs.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Salary: £12.60 - £13.10 Per Hour
- Free meal provided whilst on shift
- 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
- Recruitment referrals
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…
- Opportunities for further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Recruitment referrals
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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