Day Service Support Worker

Guidant Global; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Borehamwood is looking for an Adult Day Service Support Worker to assist individuals with personal care and daily activities. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and a compassionate attitude. Responsibilities include supporting clients emotionally, facilitating activities, and ensuring their dignity and independence. Candidates must be able to work within care plans and have access to transport. This role offers vital support to adults in a meaningful environment.

Benefits

Full training provided and paid

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in care support roles preferred.
• Access to transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people in daily activities.
• Provide personal care tailored to individual needs.
• Organise therapeutic activities to enhance wellbeing.
• Administer medication after training.

Skills

Fluent English communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Adult Day Service Support Worker

Location: Borehamwood Day Service

Pay: £13.06 per hour

Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 15:00 (5 days per week)

About Us

Guidant Global is a leading recruitment partner for local authorities, providing high‑calibre care support staff. We are looking for Adult Support Workers to join our team and provide day‑to‑day support for service users within Hertfordshire County Council Supported Living Units.

About the Role

You will support people in their daily activities, enabling independence and promoting choice, inclusion, and citizenship. This service provides emotional and physical support to individuals from different care groups, including:

• Adults with complex physical and/or learning disabilities
• People with age‑associated needs

Your aim will be to assist people to learn or maintain daily living skills to enable independence as far as possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a small team to provide personal care and activities tailored to individual needs
• Support clients with personal care, social, emotional, recreational, and learning needs in line with care plans
• Provide emotional support, companionship, and a safe environment
• Assist with mobility, including use of equipment
• Organise and deliver therapeutic and recreational activities to enhance wellbeing
• Develop personal activity plans and assist in events, ensuring health and safety, comfort, and enjoyment
• Provide assistance with eating and drinking
• Administer medication (training provided)
• Carry out basic first aid when required
• Promote equality and treat everyone with fairness and dignity
• Report any concerns about abuse or welfare to the service manager
• Undertake other duties as directed by the line manager

A Typical Shift Includes

• Following care plans, routines, guidelines, risk assessments, and Behaviour Management Plans
• Personal care, moving & handling, hoisting
• Assisting with meals
• Social interaction and companionship
• Cleaning and household tasks
• Completing paperwork

Training & Support

• Full training and annual refresher training provided and paid for by Guidant Global

What We're Looking For

• Ability to communicate fluently in English (verbal and written)
• Compassionate, positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in care support roles preferred
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure
• Commitment to promoting independence and dignity

Access to transport is essential to travel to Borehamwood and other Hertfordshire sites if required.

If you are passionate about supporting adults and want a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and join our team!