Support Worker

Agincare Group; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme up to £500

Fully funded training and career development

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking enthusiastic Bank support workers in Chard, Somerset to support young individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health issues. The role involves aiding independence and improving quality of life through personal care, social activities, and effective communication.

Employees enjoy benefits such as fully funded training, a pension scheme, and a refer-a-friend scheme. A minimum of 12 months of the right to work is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
• Experience with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and complex needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living activities and promote independence.
• Encourage social participation and communication.
• Maintain accurate records and report changes in health or circumstances.

Skills

People skills

Enthusiasm

Proactive approach

Communication

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Where you’ll be working

Chard, Somerset

This is a unique service within Chard offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.

We are looking for Bank support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy

• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*
• Fully funded training and career development
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.

We have Bank positions available.

How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support

• Encouraging – people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
• Supporting – Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
• Communicating – effectively communicate using people’s chosen methods.
• Engaging – promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life.
• Specialising – supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches.
• Recording – keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management.
• Team player – Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.

Equal opportunities

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Subject to terms and conditions