Support Worker

Achieve Together; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression and training

Employee discount schemes

Stream – pay advances

Life Assurance

Job summary

Achieve Together in the United Kingdom is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help people with learning disabilities, autism and related needs live independently and engage with their communities.

You will assist with daily activities at home and in the community, promote safety, dignity and choice, and participate in training and career development opportunities offered by the charity.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassionate nature essential for supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong communication and listening skills to engage with people, families and colleagues.
• Reliability and a positive, patient approach to everyday tasks and community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support people in everyday life in home and local communities.
• Help individuals to participate in activities, maintain independence, and stay safe.
• Provide respectful, person-centred care and document progress as required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Job description

About us

At Achieve together, one of the UK's leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, deafness, hearing loss and associated complex needs, we strive to empower and inspire people in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to thrive, live their lives independently, and to the fullest, while supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn't be who we are today. In their own words, people we support are looking for Support Workers with all or most of the following traits: Supportive & caringReliable & trustworthyFriendly & approachableHappyKindGreat at communicating& listeningFun and up for a laughHappy to learn new skillsHave similar interestsIs this you?

You will support people in everyday life, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity, and empower people to be a meaningful part of their local community. This is more than just a job - you'll be helping people gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.

You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities.

We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as:

• Career progression and training opportunities
• Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services,Stream- a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
• Life Assurance

About you

New to social care? That's OK! As long as you're ready to learn, we provide full training to ensure you can provide the best possible support.

We regularly review our job adverts to ensure they reflect current hiring needs. In some cases, adverts may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive sufficient applications or the role is filled. Conversely, some adverts may remain open beyond the original closing date until the position is successfully filled. This approach helps us attract the best talent while maintaining flexibility in our recruitment process. To ensure fair consideration and timely progression, internal applicants should submit their applications no later than the end of the first week after the role is advertised.