Empowerment Support Worker – Enable Independence & Dignity

Hft View All; Hythe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Award-winning training and career dev

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Wellbeing support including Digital GP

Discounts on mobiles and life cover

Family-friendly policies and return-to

Job summary

Hft is seeking a Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities to live life their way. You will help people make choices, participate in activities, and maintain health and independence with support on daily living and personal care where needed.

Join a warm, inclusive team that values wellbeing, training, and flexible working patterns, including evenings and weekends. Your attitude and values matter most in delivering person-centred support.

Qualifications

• Patience and respect for people's choices
• Strong communication to build trusting relationships
• Willingness to learn and pursue a Health and Social Care qualification
• Confidence providing personal support when needed
• Flexibility to cover evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts

Responsibilities

• Enable people to make choices and live life their own way
• Encourage participation in social, leisure, work, and community activities
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting decisions
• Support attendance at health appointments and managing medications
• Build independence and new skills over time
• Assist with daily life and personal care when needed
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices

Skills

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is seeking a Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities to live life their way. You will help people make choices, participate in activities, and maintain health and independence with support on daily living and personal care where needed.

Join a warm, inclusive team that values wellbeing, training, and flexible working patterns, including evenings and weekends. Your attitude and values matter most in delivering person-centred support.