Empowering Support Worker - Independence & Community

Hft View All; Connah's Quay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Award-winning training

Career development

Wagestream pay options

Wellbeing support

Mobile discounts

Job summary

Hft is a leading social care provider in the United Kingdom seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life on their terms. You’ll help individuals pursue health, social, and community activities with dignity and choice, while maintaining safety and personalised care.

The role requires adapting to evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts; prior care experience is welcome but not essential as attitude and values matter most.

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 work toward Health and Social Care qualification.
• Confidence providing personal support when it’s needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts.
• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Enable people to make their own choices and live life their way.
• 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

Communication

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Health & Social Care

Job description

Hft is a leading social care provider in the United Kingdom seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life on their terms. You’ll help individuals pursue health, social, and community activities with dignity and choice, while maintaining safety and personalised care.

The role requires adapting to evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts; prior care experience is welcome but not essential as attitude and values matter most.