Empowering Support Worker | Build Independence for All

Forbes Solicitors; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Award-winning training and career devt

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Wellbeing support including Digital GP

Discounts on mobiles and life assuance

Family-friendly policies and return-to

Job summary

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You’ll help people to be independent, participate in activities, and manage daily life with dignity and choice.

You’ll work to promote health and safety, support health appointments and medication, and build new skills. Flexible evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts are available, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Patience, supportiveness, and respect for people’s choices.
• A positive, encouraging approach that celebrates achievement.
• Strong communication to build trusting relationships.
• Willingness to learn and pursue Health and Social Care qualification.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Supportive attitude

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Personal support skills

Sleep-in shifts

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You’ll help people to be independent, participate in activities, and manage daily life with dignity and choice.

You’ll work to promote health and safety, support health appointments and medication, and build new skills. Flexible evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts are available, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding.