Support Worker

CASSIDY RECRUITMENT LTD; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

CASSIDY RECRUITMENT LTD is recruiting for Support Workers in Bishops Stortford and surrounding areas. You will provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, delivering 1:1 or 2:1 support tailored to individual needs.

We are looking for caring, reliable team players with strong communication skills who can work flexibly across day shifts and nights to help people live fulfilling lives.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs is desirable.
• Caring, compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, flexible with a positive attitude.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support according to individual needs.
• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Help individuals access community activities and appointments.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and colleagues.
• Encourage individuals to achieve personal goals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Support Workers Wanted for a Care Provider in Bishops Stortford. Due to continued growth within the care sector, we are currently working with a number of established and expanding care providers across East Hertfordshire who are looking to recruit experienced and dedicated Support Workers. We have a variety of exciting opportunities available in Hoddesdon and the surrounding areas, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs within residential and supported living settings.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care and support to adults with a range of learning disabilities and complex needs. Positions involve providing 1:1 or 2:1 support, depending on the individual's needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity.
• Supporting individuals to access the community, activities and appointments.
• Providing support to adults with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge.
• Building positive relationships with individuals, families and colleagues.
• Following care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Encouraging individuals to achieve their personal goals and live fulfilling lives.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs is desirable.
• A caring, compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, flexibility and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable adults.

Opportunities Available

• Full-time and Part-time positions.
• Permanent and Long Term Contract opportunities.
• Day shifts and Waking Nights.
• 1:1 and 2:1 support roles.