Support Worker

Aim Up; Cheltenham, Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aim Up is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs live as independently as possible in Cheltenham and Gloucester settings. You will deliver person-centred support, assist with daily tasks, and promote participation in the local community.

Roles include assisting with personal care, household tasks, and building social networks, with full or part-time hours on a rotating pattern, including weekends and nights where required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Experience supporting people with ASD is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work a 2 week rolling rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, person-centred support tailored to individuals’ needs.
• Assist with personal care and general household tasks as required.
• Help individuals maintain a clean, safe home and participate in activities.
• Encourage friendships and social networks within the local community.
• Promote independence and support achievement of personal goals.

Skills

Driving licence

People skills

Job description

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support.

You will work flexibly across a small number of supported living settings, where individuals receive 24/7 support to live as independently and meaningfully as possible.

Our supported living services are primarily based in Cheltenham, with 2 additional settings in Gloucester.

You will support adults aged 18 - 65 who may have learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism and behaviours that may be considered challenging.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality, person centred support tailored to each individual's needs and preferences

• Supporting individuals with personal care, which may include washing, showering, shaving, dressing and other personal tasks where required
• Helping individuals maintain a clean, safe and comfortable home by assisting with hoovering, dusting, tidying, laundry and general household tasks
• Supporting individuals to take an active role in their local community and access a wide range of activities, including education, employment, leisure and recreational opportunities
• Encouraging individuals to build and maintain friendships and social networks
• Promoting independence and helping each person achieve their individual goals and aspirations

Working Hours:

We offer full time and part time guaranteed hour contracts with staff working on a 2 week rolling rota, including weekends.

Days - 7:30am to 10:30pm

Mornings + Evenings or Long Days

Nights - 10:30pm to 7:30am

Waking Nights or Sleep Ins

Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Both male and female applicants are welcome
• Experience supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided