Empowerment Support Worker: Build independence & confidence

Forbes Solicitors; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Training & career development

Wagestream pay options

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You will support individuals to make choices, stay active, and participate in social, leisure, work, and community activities while promoting health and safety.

Join a warm, inclusive team at Hft that values wellbeing, growth, and making a real difference. The role may involve evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts; training and comprehensive wellbeing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; attitude matters most.
• Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Must be willing to take part in activities such as swimming, cycling and visiting theme parks with the people we support.

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

Communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

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 individuals to make choices, stay active, and participate in social, leisure, work, and community activities while promoting health and safety.

Join a warm, inclusive team at Hft that values wellbeing, growth, and making a real difference. The role may involve evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts; training and comprehensive wellbeing support are provided.