Enabling Support Worker- Nights- Horizons-Poole-£ 13.00

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking dedicated Enabling Support Workers to join their team in Poole. This rewarding role involves providing essential support to young adults with disabilities, fostering their independence and community engagement. The organization values inclusivity and offers a range of benefits, including a welcome bonus and comprehensive training. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals eager to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a team that believes in empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives!

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of £500

Birthday Off

Recognition Awards

Comprehensive Training

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programs

Annual Leave Entitlement of 25 Days

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 individuals based on their needs.
• Administer personal care and medication as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Personal Care

Record Keeping

Education

Relevant Care Qualification

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Posted:

05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Please note this role does not qualify for sponsorship, this is due to the hours available not meeting the guidelines set by the Home Office.

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

We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills, and experience that contribute to a caring and community-minded workforce.

We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous in all that we do.

Our disability services across adult care, children’s care, and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible, and personalized care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.

About the role

As an Enabling Support Worker, your role is to provide support and encouragement, taking guidance from both the person supported and the person-centered support plan.

You will be required to maintain accurate records in line with service requirements. You may also need to administer personal care and medication.

There will be a requirement to cover sleep-in sessions, for which you will be paid an additional £60 per sleep-in.

Horizons is a residential transitional service for up to 13 young adults, based in Poole, Dorset. Residents have physical and intellectual disabilities and associated medical needs.

Residents are supported to access the local community, gain life skills, and attend further education and courses. Our core values are central to our work, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes independent living skills and interests.

Benefits of working at Shaftesbury

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

• A welcome bonus of £500 after 12 months of employment (terms apply)

All frontline care staff can take their birthday off, taken from their annual entitlement, along with a birthday card.

If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, you will receive a £30 gift voucher; if rated outstanding, a £50 voucher.

You may be nominated for recognition awards and gift vouchers up to £50 for exceptional performance.

We provide comprehensive training for all staff.

Annual leave entitlement starts at 25 days plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after 5 years.

Pension scheme and access to employee assistance programs are available.

Shaftesbury is a disability charity committed to enabling individuals to live fulfilling lives through inclusive services in disability care, education, and rehabilitation.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults, with employment subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.

We promote equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.