Empowerment Support Worker

Jobtrain; Shefford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

Award-winning training and career dev

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Wellbeing support

Discounts on mobiles

Family-friendly policies

Return-to-work bonuses

Job summary

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You will support independence, participation, and wellbeing in a respectful, person-centred role.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and a willingness to learn, with flexibility to cover evenings and weekends. DBS/background checks are part of the process and training is provided.

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 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; your attitude and values matter most.

Responsibilities

• Enable people to make their own choices and live life as they see fit.
• Encourage participation in social, leisure, work, and community activities.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting decisions.
• Support people to attend health appointments and manage medication confidently.
• Build independence and self-belief, step by step.
• Assist with daily living and personal care when required.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices.

Skills

Patience

Respect for choices

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Flexibility to work 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 will support independence, participation, and wellbeing in a respectful, person-centred role.

The role requires patience, strong communication, and a willingness to learn, with flexibility to cover evenings and weekends. DBS/background checks are part of the process and training is provided.