Support Worker

OakGar Recruitment; Lancing; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their team in Lancing. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. You will be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions and encourages your professional growth through further qualifications. With a flexible rota and a focus on person-centred care, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about helping others achieve independence. Enjoy a rewarding career where your skills and compassion can truly make a difference.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Free training

Regular support and supervisions

Support for Health and Social Care Qualifications

Contribution towards company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with learning disabilities and autism is desirable.
• Willingness to pursue further sector-related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills like cooking, cleaning, and personal care.
• Assist with accessing community activities such as college and leisure.

Skills

Person-centred approach

Friendly and caring attitude

Ability to relate to diverse backgrounds

Professional and reliable

Teamwork skills

Patience

Sense of humour

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you ready for a new challenge, and want to be rewarded for your efforts?

Are you someone with a natural person–centred approach with a desire to enable those who you support to achieve greater independence whilst obtaining career progression? We are currently working on behalf of a specialist care organisation who are looking for a full–time support worker to make a difference in their service in Lancing, West Sussex who can commit to a flexible rota. The service prides itself on providing the highest level of care to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, so experience within this client group would be desirable. After probation, you have the option to be enrolled in further sector related qualifications.

We are looking for a Support Worker who has:

• A friendly, caring approach
• A genuine desire to help others
• The ability to relate to people with a variety of backgrounds
• A professional, reliable, and flexible attitude
• The ability to work on your own or in a team
• Patience and a sense of humour!

If this sounds like you, then in return you will be rewarded with:

• NVQ 2 after probation and further development
• Paid holidays
• Free training
• Regular support and supervisions
• Support for Health and Social Care Qualifications
• Contribution towards company pension scheme

Activities of support vary from daily living skills (i.e., cooking, cleaning, personal care, travel escorts, teaching of independent life skills) to assistance with accessing community–based activities such as going to college, swimming, work placements, and other social and leisure activities.