Adult Support Worker

Major Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Daytime shifts 9:00am–5:00pm

Flexible agency work

Training & development

Supportive management

Diverse opportunities

Job summary

Major Healthcare in the United Kingdom is seeking an Adult Support Worker to join day service teams. You will support adults with learning and physical disabilities, build relationships, encourage independence, and participate in meaningful activities both in service and in the community.

The role offers regular daytime hours and weekly pay, with ongoing training and a friendly management team. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 months' paid UK experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities.
• Caring, compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, primarily between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one); Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities within a day service.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with the people you support.
• Encourage independence, confidence and everyday life skills.
• Support a range of meaningful activities both within the service and out in the community.
• Provide emotional support and practical assistance where required.
• Administer medication in line with training and company procedures.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies where appropriate.
• Complete accurate records and follow care plans, risk assessments and CQC requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Caring & compassionate

Person-centred approach

Flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Why Join Major Healthcare?

When you join our team, you'll receive:

• Weekly pay
• Regular weekday day shifts, primarily 9:00am–5:00pm
• Flexible agency work to suit your availability
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Friendly, experienced management team
• Opportunities to work across a variety of services

What You'll Be Doing

As an Adult Support Worker, you will:

Support adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities within a day service.

Build positive, respectful relationships with the people you support.

Encourage independence, confidence and everyday life skills.

Support a range of meaningful activities both within the service and out in the community.

Provide emotional support and practical assistance where required.

Administer medication in line with training and company procedures.

Support with personal care where required, always promoting dignity and independence.

Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies where appropriate.

Work alongside colleagues and other professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

Complete accurate records and follow care plans, risk assessments and CQC requirements.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for a role that offers regular daytime hours while still allowing you to make a genuine difference.

You'll be helping people build confidence, develop life skills, take part in meaningful activities and enjoy their day, all within a welcoming and supportive team.

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone we support. We expect all colleagues to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, right to work verification, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, and any other checks required in line with statutory guidance and our safeguarding policy.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

EssentialA minimum of 6 months' paid UK experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities.A caring, compassionate and person-centred approach.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Flexibility to work weekdays, primarily between 9:00am and 5:00pm.Enhanced Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one).Right to work in the UK.DesirableExperience supporting behaviours that may challenge.Full UK driving licence.NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).