Day Opportunities Support for Young Adults with LD

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Day Opportunities Support Worker (HCC Care YA) in Gosport to help young adults with learning disabilities participate in personalised activities, build social networks and promote inclusion, while ensuring safety and well-being.

You’ll assist with daily living tasks, mobility, personal care and medication, support wheelchair users, and help service users engage with local community projects.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage young adults with learning disabilities in personalised activities.
• Commitment to promoting independence and community inclusion.
• Willingness to learn and follow safeguarding and support procedures.
• Ability to communicate with service users with diverse needs.
• Teamwork and reliability in a caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in personalised activities tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Assist with daily living tasks, mobility and medication as required.
• Support wheelchair users with moving and positioning activities.
• Promote community involvement and help build social networks.
• Establish positive relationships and monitor service users' well-being.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Resilience

Communication

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Day Opportunities Support Worker (HCC Care YA) in Gosport to help young adults with learning disabilities participate in personalised activities, build social networks and promote inclusion, while ensuring safety and well-being.

You’ll assist with daily living tasks, mobility, personal care and medication, support wheelchair users, and help service users engage with local community projects.