Support Worker

TipTopJob; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team as a Support Worker in Galashiels, where you'll empower adults with learning disabilities to live independently. This role involves helping with daily tasks, personal care, and ensuring everyone enjoys a fulfilling lifestyle. Ideal candidates are caring and passionate.

Benefits

Ongoing training and personal development opportunities

Support with relevant qualifications

Supervision and annual reviews

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Understand or willing to learn about supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and provide practical help with daily living tasks.
• Support individuals with personal care needs respectfully.
• Assist with managing tenancies and maintaining safe homes.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

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Support Worker : Supported Living Services

Location: Various local community settings

Hours: Full:time / Part:time / Flexible shifts available

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent

About The Role

Are you passionate about making a difference? Were looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our community:based Supported Living team. This role is all about empowering adults with learning disabilities to live independently, develop life skills, and thrive in their own homes and communities.

What Youll Do

As a Support Worker, You Will

• Encourage independence while providing practical help with daily living tasks like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting.
• Support individuals with personal care needs in a way that respects dignity and privacy.
• Help people maintain healthy lifestyles and access medical support when needed.
• Assist with managing tenancies, paying bills, and maintaining safe and comfortable homes.
• Support people in building friendships, enjoying recreational activities, and exploring employment or volunteering opportunities.
• Respect and promote individuals rights, cultural beliefs, and personal choices.
  
  

Teamwork and Communication

You Will Work Collaboratively With

• The individuals receiving support, their families, and wider care teams.
• Other support staff and management to ensure consistent, person:centred care.
• Relevant agencies and professionals to support holistic wellbeing.
  
  

Your Skills and Qualities

Were Looking For People Who

• Are caring, reliable, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Are adaptable, team:oriented, and proactive.
• Understand or are willing to learn about supporting people with disabilities.
  
  

Training and Development

We Provide

• Ongoing training and personal development opportunities.
• Support with relevant qualifications and maintaining registration.
• Supervision and annual reviews to help you grow in your role.
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply to Jack today to become part of a supportive, dynamic team that truly values the people we support : and you.

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