Casual Support Worker (Day centre)

HFT; Shefford; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Award-winning training

Career development

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Résumé du poste

Hft is seeking casual day service staff to empower learning disabled adults to live independently with dignity. You’ll support participation in social and community activities, promote health and safety, and assist with daily living tasks as needed.

Join a warm, inclusive team and contribute to meaningful outcomes for individuals who attend the day service. Training is provided and DBS/background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to support adults with learning disabilities.
• Clear communication to build trust and relationships.
• Willingness to learn and grow in Health and Social Care roles.

Responsabilités

• Empower individuals to make choices and live life on their terms.
• Encourage participation in social, leisure, work and community activities.
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing while respecting decisions.
• Support attendance at health appointments and medication management.
• Build independence and new skills over time.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care when needed.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices.

Connaissances

Patience

Supportive

Respect for choices

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Personal support

Formation

Health and Social Care qualification

Description du poste

Empower Choice. Build Confidence. Work with Purpose. At Hft, a leading Social Care provider, we stand alongside learning disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in enabling people to achieve their goals, grow in confidence, and live fulfilling lives. Every day, you’ll stand alongside people to keep them active, connected, and in control of their own life.

About our day service

• Day service hours are between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday with your availability to cover the whole or part of these hours
• The service is open all week days throughout the year with the exception of bank holidays
• As casual staff day centre staff you will initially be based at the day service ,however there is an opportunity to work shifts throughout other services in the area
• Candidates should be outgoing , fun and prepared to work as part of a team. A flexible attitude that can be adapted to suit the many individuals who attend is important ,along with caring and compassionate support that align with our values

What You’ll Be Doing Every day is different, but your role focuses on empowering independence, choice, and dignity:

• Enable people to make their own choices and live life in a way that feels right for them
• Encourage participation in social, leisure, work, and community activities that bring connection and enjoyment
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting people’s decisions
• Support people to attend health appointments and manage medication confidently
• Build independence step by step, so people gain new skills and self-belief
• Stand alongside people to manage daily life with confidence, including personal care when needed
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices to ensure everyone is safe and supported

Who you are You’re passionate about standing alongside learning disabled adults and supporting them to live life their way. You’ll bring:

• Patience, supportiveness, and respect for people’s choices
• A positive, encouraging approach that celebrates achievement
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification
• Confidence providing personal support when it’s needed
• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; your attitude and values matter most

Life at Hft Joining Hft means becoming part of a warm, inclusive team that values both your wellbeing and the impact you make. We believe every learning disabled adult should have the chance to live the best life possible, and that begins with supporting our colleagues.

Our values guide everything we do: we’re diverse and inclusive, kind and compassionate, positive and solution-focused, and visionary about what the best life possible can look like. Here, your work has real purpose. You’ll be part of a welcoming team that values what you bring, supports your growth, and ensures you feel included and appreciated every step of the way.

What We Offer

• A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
• A warm, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
• A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
• Access to award-winning training and career development
• Flexible pay options via Wagestream
• Wellbeing support including Digital GP, counselling, and mental health services
• Discounts on mobiles, life assurance, and referral rewards

Accessibility: We believe everyone should have the support they need to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or in the role itself, Hft - proudly a Disability Confident Employer - is committed to ensuring disabled people can apply, succeed, and thrive with us.

Background checks: We’re committed to keeping the people we support safe, so this role requires a satisfactory DBS and background checks. Don’t worry; we’ll guide you through the process.