Empowerment Support Worker: Enable Independence

Forbes Solicitors; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Training and development

Flexible pay Wagestream

Wellbeing support

Discounts on mobiles

Life assurance

Referral rewards

Family-friendly policies

Return-to-work bonuses

Job summary

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in the UK to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You’ll help people stay active, engaged, and in control, supporting health, safety, and daily routines with compassion and respect.

You’ll work to promote independence, attend appointments, assist with personal care when needed, and keep clear, accurate records. DBS checks apply.

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 it’s 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 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

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in the UK to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You’ll help people stay active, engaged, and in control, supporting health, safety, and daily routines with compassion and respect.

You’ll work to promote independence, attend appointments, assist with personal care when needed, and keep clear, accurate records. DBS checks apply.