Empowering Support Worker: Enable Independence

Jobtrain; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning training

Career development

Wagestream pay

Wellbeing support

Mobile discounts

Life assurance

Referral rewards

Job summary

Hft is seeking a Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way, with dignity and independence. You will support participation in activities, ensure health and wellbeing, and maintain person-centred care in a warm, inclusive team.

You’ll work flexible shifts, maintain records, and follow safeguarding practices as part of a values‑driven organisation dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Patience, supportiveness and respect for people’s choices
• A positive, encouraging approach that celebrates achievement
• Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification
• Confidence providing personal support when needed
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts
• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; attitude and values matter most

Responsibilities

• Enable people to make their own choices and live life their own way
• Encourage participation in social, leisure, work and community activities
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing while respecting decisions
• Support attendance at health appointments and medication management
• Build independence to gain new skills and confidence
• Stand alongside daily life activities, including personal care when needed
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices

Skills

Patience

Communication

Respect for choices

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Health and Social Care qualification (desirable)

Job description

Hft is seeking a Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way, with dignity and independence. You will support participation in activities, ensure health and wellbeing, and maintain person-centred care in a warm, inclusive team.

You’ll work flexible shifts, maintain records, and follow safeguarding practices as part of a values‑driven organisation dedicated to making a real difference in people’s lives.