Activity & Inclusion Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlements

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Day Opportunities Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in engaging activities, fostering independence and social inclusion.

You will help with daily living tasks, support mobility and personal care, and promote safe, dignified care. Training provided; values-driven recruitment is emphasised, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Patience and genuine desire to help others in daily support.
• Empathy to understand and respond to service users' needs.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and tasks.
• Clear, effective communication with service users and colleagues.
• Team-oriented mindset to collaborate with a supportive care team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in personalised activities tailored to each service user’s needs.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meals, mobility and personal care.
• Support wheelchair users with moving/positioning and managing challenging behaviours.
• Encourage involvement in local community projects and social networks.
• Build positive relationships and celebrate service users’ achievements.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Day Opportunities Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities in engaging activities, fostering independence and social inclusion.

You will help with daily living tasks, support mobility and personal care, and promote safe, dignified care. Training provided; values-driven recruitment is emphasised, with a supportive team environment and opportunities for career development.