Support Worker

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment; Axminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive weekly pay

Free enhanced DBS check

Free advanced training and development

Job summary

Jane Lewis Healthcare Recruitment is seeking experienced Support Workers to join our agency team in Axminster. You’ll support people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments across local services, helping them live more independently.

You’ll work flexibly across shifts, with access to free advanced training and a free enhanced DBS check. This agency role offers varied settings, supportive office staff, and competitive weekly pay to reflect your

Qualifications

• To be aged 18 or over.
• At least six months of paid UK care or support experience within the last two years.
• The right to work in the UK.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A caring, reliable and professional approach, with the confidence to adapt to different settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical care and support to service users.
• Assist with everyday tasks, activities and community outings.
• Encourage independence, choice and social engagement.
• Provide or prompt personal care when required and follow support plans.
• Keep accurate records and maintain service documentation.
• Some roles may require complex care with additional training provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Job description

Support Worker
Location:Axminster
Pay: From £14.24 per hour, inclusive of holiday pay
Reference:SW/Axminster/8

Bring your experience. Tell us your availability. Let's find your next shift.

Looking for more variety in your support work, or shifts that fit around your other commitments? Jane Lewis is looking for experienced Support Workers to join our agency team in Axminster.

You'll work across local services supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. It's an opportunity to use your skills in different settings, meet new people and help make everyday life better for those you support.

What you'll be doing:

You'll support people to live as independently as possible and enjoy the routines, relationships and activities that matter to them. Depending on the service, this could include:

• Providing practical care and support
• Helping with everyday tasks, activities and getting out into the community
• Encouraging independence, choice and social engagement
• Providing or prompting personal care when required
• Following support plans and keeping accurate records
• Some services will require complex care, additional training will be provided to support you with this.

What's in it for you?

• Flexibility around your availability, tell us when you can work, and we'll look for suitable shifts
• Competitive weekly pay
• Room to build your skills - free advanced training and development opportunities
• A free enhanced DBS check
• A friendly team you can turn to, our office team is here to support you with every shift

What you'll need:

• To be aged 18 or over
• At least six months of paid UK care or support experience within the last two years
• The right to work in the UK
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A caring, reliable and professional approach, with the confidence to adapt to different settings

Jane Lewis is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

This is flexible agency work, with shifts offered according to service requirements.

Established in 1987, Jane Lewis brings years of healthcare recruitment experience and a friendly, personal approach.