Support Worker

Morgan Hunt; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ad hoc hours

Sleep-in shifts available

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking Learning Disability Support Workers across Hertfordshire to provide frontline care in welcoming residential settings. Flexible shifts, ad hoc hours, full-time opportunities, and sleep-in shifts are available to suit your schedule.

You will support individuals with daily living activities, promote independence, and ensure their wellbeing, dignity and safety, following care plans and home policies. Intro shadow shifts help you settle in before working independently.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable clients.
• Caring, patient and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high-quality support.
• Willingness to learn and follow home policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline support and assist with daily routines.
• Promote independence, dignity and inclusion.
• Follow care plans and guidelines.
• Assist with moving and handling safely.
• Build trusting relationships with people supported.
• Maintain a safe, supportive home environment.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Support Workers needed across Hertfordshire!

Flexible Shifts | Ad Hoc Hours | Full-Time Opportunities | Sleep-In Shifts Available

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives? We are looking for caring, compassionate, and reliable Learning Disability Support Workers to join our clients team, providing frontline support to individuals with learning disabilities in a welcoming residential setting.

The Role:

As a Learning Disability Support Worker, you will provide frontline support, helping individuals with their daily routines, promoting independence, and ensuring their wellbeing, dignity, and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing person-centred care and support
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities and personal care where required
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion
• Following individual care plans and support guidelines
• Assisting with moving and handling safely
• Building positive, trusting relationships with the people you support
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable, and supportive home environment

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience supporting vulnerable clients (Does not need to be Learning Disabilities)
• A caring, patient, and compassionate approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Reliability, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to providing high-quality support
• A willingness to learn and follow the home's policies and procedures

Flexible Working Opportunities

• Ad hoc shifts for those looking for flexible work
• Full-time hours for those seeking regular employment
• Sleep-in shifts are also available (Not essential)
• Opportunities to work a variety of shifts, subject to the rota and service needs

Introduction and Shadow Shifts

To help you settle into the role, you will complete introductory shadow shifts before working independently. This will give you the opportunity to get to know the clients, understand their individual needs and routines, meet the team, and become familiar with the setting to ensure a smooth and comfortable introduction for everyone.