Support Worker

Agincare; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated support worker to enhance the lives of individuals with complex needs. In this role, you will assist with daily living activities and promote independence in community settings. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience in support work and a valid UK driver's license. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment that fosters career development.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour

Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training

Blue Light card discount package

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months relevant work experience.
• Experience supporting clients with epilepsy.
• Valid UK driver's license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Encourage active community roles for individuals.
• Support daily living activities, including personal care.
• Communicate effectively using chosen methods.
• Promote and motivate individuals to enhance their quality of life.
• Keep accurate records and report health changes to management.

Skills

People skills

Positive and proactive approach

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Experience with Autism

Experience with Mental Health

Effective communication

Behavioral support techniques

Job description

Job Overview

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person‑centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services? You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. You’ll be working in Bordon and supporting our clients living within central Bordon and also providing outreach in this area. Our aim is to offer supported living, encouraging and enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, encouraging independence.
• Supporting activities of daily living, including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
• Communicating effectively using people’s chosen methods.
• Engaging, promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life.
• Specialising in supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches.
• Recording keeping accurate records and reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management.

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
• 12 months experience in support work.
• Experience in supporting clients with epilepsy.
• UK valid driver’s licence and access to own car.

Company Background

We’re a family run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we are one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live‑in offices.

Benefits

• £12.50 per hour.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500.
• Outstanding career development.
• Fully funded training and career development.
• Blue Light card discount package.
• Company pension scheme.