Empowering Day Services Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Alton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Day Opportunities Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities engage in personalised activities, promote independence, and support safe, inclusive participation in daily life.

You will work as part of a friendly team, receiving training, with no requirement to work evenings or bank holidays, and a supportive environment including access to Employee Assistance Programme and pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Patience and dedication: a genuine desire to help others and make a positive impact.
• Empathy and compassion: understand and support others to build trust.
• Flexible and resilient: adapt to changing situations and work without direct supervision.
• Communication skills: clear and effective interaction with service users with diverse needs.
• Team player: collaborate effectively with colleagues to provide the best support.

Responsibilities

• Engage in personalised activities tailored to individual needs, such as sensory experiences, cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, and community activities.
• Support daily living activities including eating, drinking, mobility, personal care and medication with dignity and respect.
• Provide tailored support for wheelchair users and manage behaviours using positive behavior approaches after induction and training.
• Promote community involvement by helping service users participate in local projects and develop social networks.
• Build positive relationships, celebrate achievements and monitor progress of service users.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexible

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Day Opportunities Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities engage in personalised activities, promote independence, and support safe, inclusive participation in daily life.

You will work as part of a friendly team, receiving training, with no requirement to work evenings or bank holidays, and a supportive environment including access to Employee Assistance Programme and pension scheme.