Enabling Support Worker- Horizons Poole- £12.60 per hour

ShaftesburyGroupUK; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and community-focused organization as an Enabling Support Worker. This role is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. You will provide essential support, maintain accurate records, and assist with personal care, all while fostering an inclusive environment. Enjoy a range of benefits including a welcome bonus, generous annual leave, and comprehensive training programs. If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting others, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus after 12 months

Birthday off

Rewards for good CQC ratings

Recognition vouchers up to £50

Comprehensive training programs

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow person-centered support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to residents in a residential service.
• Administer personal care and medication as required.

Skills

Personal Care

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Community Support

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Enabling Support Worker

Please note: This role does not qualify for sponsorship due to the hours available not meeting the Home Office guidelines.

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Horizons Poole, we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.

We seek individuals with passion, talent, skills, and experience to contribute to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe everyone has the right to a full and flourishing life and deserve the best support. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care, and education focus on inclusion and support. We are committed to professional, flexible, and personalized care, and we are passionate about helping people thrive and live well.

About The Role

As an Enabling Support Worker, your role will involve providing support and encouragement, following both the person supported and the person-centered support plan.

You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, administering personal care and medication if required, and covering sleep-in sessions, for which you will receive an additional £60 per sleep-in.

Horizons is a residential transitional service for up to 13 young adults in Poole, Dorset, supporting residents with physical and intellectual disabilities and medical needs.

Residents are supported to access the community, develop life skills, and attend education and courses. Our core values promote an inclusive environment that fosters independence and interests.

Benefits of Working at Shaftesbury

We value our staff highly and offer a range of benefits, including:

• £500 welcome bonus after 12 months (terms apply)
• Opportunity to take your birthday off, in addition to your annual leave
• Rewards for good CQC ratings, including gift vouchers
• Recognition for going above and beyond, including vouchers up to £50
• Comprehensive training programs
• Generous annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing after 5 years)
• Pension scheme
• Access to employee assistance programs

Shaftesbury is dedicated to enabling individuals to live meaningful lives through various services that promote inclusion and wellbeing. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults, with all employment offers subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, and are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and equal opportunities.