Empowering Day Support Worker (Part-Time)

Papworth Trust; Huntingdon; Remote; GBP 13,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Job summary

Papworth Trust is seeking a part-time Day Support Worker to assist adults with profound disabilities in a day opportunities setting in Huntingdon. You will support individuals in group or 1:1 sessions, helping them engage in meaningful activities and manage personal care according to individual plans.

The role emphasises communication through multiple techniques, maintaining dignity and respect, and collaborating with the team to ensure a positive, supportive environment for disabled customers.

Qualifications

• Needs empathy and patient approach to assist people with disabilities.
• Good communication to build relationships and explain plans.
• Able to support adults with complex needs including sensory and mobility aspects.
• Experience using communication techniques like Makaton, picture exchange and social stories.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with complex needs to participate in activities.
• Assist with personal care and mobility per care plan.
• Use approved communication methods to promote inclusion and engagement.
• Provide a respectful and dignified level of support in all tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Support for complex needs

Makaton / alternatives

Job description

Papworth Trust is seeking a part-time Day Support Worker to assist adults with profound disabilities in a day opportunities setting in Huntingdon. You will support individuals in group or 1:1 sessions, helping them engage in meaningful activities and manage personal care according to individual plans.

The role emphasises communication through multiple techniques, maintaining dignity and respect, and collaborating with the team to ensure a positive, supportive environment for disabled customers.