Empowerment Support Worker – Independence & Choice

Jobtrain; Ewell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Award-winning training

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Wellbeing support

Discounts on mobiles, life assurance

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Hft is a leading Social Care provider that stands alongside learning disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people achieve goals, grow in confidence, and live fulfilling lives with independence and dignity.

Your daily work focuses on enabling choices, encouraging participation in activities, and promoting health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting each person’s decisions.

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.
• Willingness to take part in activities such as swimming, cycling and attending theme parks.

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 skills

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Confidence providing personal support

Flexible shifts

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is a leading Social Care provider that stands alongside learning disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Support Worker, you’ll help people achieve goals, grow in confidence, and live fulfilling lives with independence and dignity.

Your daily work focuses on enabling choices, encouraging participation in activities, and promoting health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting each person’s decisions.