Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Full training

QCF Level 5 training

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Supportive team

Job summary

Agincare is hiring a Support Worker at its Trowbridge service to assist adults with learning disabilities in leading independent lives. The role focuses on personal care, routines and person-centred support while promoting safety and wellbeing.

The post is restricted to female applicants as a Genuine Occupational Requirement. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK for at least 12 months are required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in care or similar role.
• Calm, patient and caring approach.
• Willingness to learn and build trust.
• Works well in a team and values consistency.
• Female applicant only (GOR under the Equality Act 2010).
• Full UK driving licence.
• At least 12 months' remaining right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support and personal care.
• Support daily routines and promote independence, safety and wellbeing.
• Encourage activities in the community and days out.
• Support communication in a tailored way.
• Build trusting relationships and follow care plans.
• Keep accurate records.

Skills

Calm, patient and caring

Willingness to learn

Teamwork and consistency

Job description

Support Worker post at Agincare's Trowbridge service, supporting several adults with learning disabilities to live as independently as possible. The work centres on personal care, daily routines and person-centred support, including promoting safety and wellbeing and encouraging activities in the community. The post is restricted to female applicants as a Genuine Occupational Requirement, because the personal care involved is for women. Candidates need a full UK driving licence and at least 12 months' right to work, as visa sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

• Provide person-centred support and personal care
• Support daily routines and promote independence, safety and wellbeing
• Encourage activities, days out, holidays and new experiences in the community
• Support communication in a way that suits each individual
• Build trusting, lasting relationships with the people supported
• Follow care plans and keep accurate records

Experience

• Relevant experience

Skills & knowledge

• Calm, patient and caring approach
• Willingness to learn and build trust
• Works well in a team and values consistency

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence
• At least 12 months' remaining right to work in the UK
• Female applicant only (GOR under the Equality Act 2010)

What’s offered

• Refer a friend bonus (up to £1,000)
• Full training and ongoing support
• Funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Career development opportunities
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Supportive, values-led team