Empowerment Support Worker: Enable Independence & Growth

HFT; Wallsend; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave

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

Job summary

Hft is a leading social care provider supporting learning disabled adults to live with independence, choice and dignity. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people stay active, engaged and in control of daily life, building confidence and skills each day.

You’ll work with a warm, inclusive team, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, plus access to training and wellbeing support to help you grow in the role.

Qualifications

• Patience, respect for people’s choices, and a positive approach.
• Strong communication to build trusting relationships.
• Willingness to learn and progress toward a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-in shifts.

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 decisions.
• Support people to attend health appointments and manage medication confidently.
• Build independence step by step, helping to gain new skills.
• Stand alongside people to manage daily life, including personal care when needed.
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices to keep everyone safe.

Skills

Patience and respect

Strong communication

Flexible attitude

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is a leading social care provider supporting learning disabled adults to live with independence, choice and dignity. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people stay active, engaged and in control of daily life, building confidence and skills each day.

You’ll work with a warm, inclusive team, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, plus access to training and wellbeing support to help you grow in the role.