Empowerment-Driven Support Worker for Independent Living

Jobtrain; Hythe; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (including bank/公

Award-winning training and career dev

Wellbeing support

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Discounts on mobiles, life assurance,.

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Hft is a leading social care provider. As a Support Worker, you’ll empower learning disabled adults to live life their way, helping them stay active, connected, and in control of their daily lives. You’ll support choices, promote dignity, and enable participation in social, leisure, and community activities.

Joining Hft means joining a warm, inclusive team that values wellbeing and growth. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts, with DBS/background checks.

Qualifications

• Be patient, supportive and respectful of people’s choices.
• Strong communication to build trust with individuals and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Comfort with personal care tasks when required.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts.
• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; your attitude and values matter most.

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.
• 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, developing new skills and self-belief.
• Stand alongside people to manage daily life, including personal care when needed.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices to ensure everyone is safe and supported.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Supportive mindset

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Social care experience helpful

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is a leading social care provider. As a Support Worker, you’ll empower learning disabled adults to live life their way, helping them stay active, connected, and in control of their daily lives. You’ll support choices, promote dignity, and enable participation in social, leisure, and community activities.

Joining Hft means joining a warm, inclusive team that values wellbeing and growth. The role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts, with DBS/background checks.