Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Support Worker at Homewood, a residential service for adults with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional care, collaborating with families and professionals to create care plans, and maintaining records. The role is available as full-time or part-time with a focus on making residents feel at home in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Commitment to personal development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive benefits package including generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of the client group and experience working with them to achieve independence.
• Demonstrate core values of patience, empathy, and compassion.
• Strong collaborative skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care ensuring Service Users feel safe and valued.
• Collaborate with families, carers, and professionals to create personalized care plans.
• Maintain detailed records reflecting the progress and needs of Service Users.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

IT Skills

Job description

We’re privileged to work with some amazing people here at Homewood, our residential service for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs.

As a Support Worker (known locally as Residential Services Support Officer), you’ll provide personalised support, helping individuals take part in a variety of meaningful activities during their stay. We aim to make residents feel like they’re at home, offering a long-stay placement service, while fulfilling experiences both in the community and within our safe, comfortable environment. Our service is based in a spacious, modern building and you'll receive comprehensive induction and training, so you can become a confident and valued member of our friendly and supportive team.

We welcome visits to Homewood if you would like a tour around the facilities before applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to arrange this.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver Exceptional Care: Be at the heart of providing the best physical and emotional care, ensuring our Service Users feel safe, comfortable and valued. You'll proactively observe and assess their health and well-being, acting quickly to support their needs.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work with families, carers, colleagues and other professionals to create and carry out personalised care plans. Your input will be important in shaping the support we offer, ensuring it aligns with the individual goals and wishes of each Service User.
• Communicate and Document: As shift leader, you’ll keep the lines of communication open and maintain detailed records that reflect the progress and needs of our Service Users. Your reports and case records will be vital in delivering consistent, high-quality care and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

What we’re looking for:

• An understanding of the needs of the client group and have experience working with them to achieve independence.
• Able to demonstrate the core values of patience, empathy and compassion.
• A team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Excellent communication skills for building positive relationshipswith a diverse range of people, including clients, their families, carers, professionals and colleagues.
• Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information.

This is a temporary 12-month contract. We have full-time (37 hours) and part-time (18.5 hours) positions available. Please confirm in your application which role(s) you wish to apply for.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
• Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay.
• Commitment to personal development, including support for QCF training.
• Preparation for future senior-level opportunities.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

As this is a 24/7 service, you’ll be required to work a 4-week flexible shift pattern to respond to the demands of the service. Your working pattern will include working every other weekend and a variety of shifts including early, late, sleep-in shifts and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

How to apply?
To learn more about this role and how to apply, please click on the Apply button which will take you to our website for further details.

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Support Worker, Care Assistant, Care Worker, Home Carer, Health Care Assistant, Community Support Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Night Carer,Personal Care Giver, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Day Opportunities Support Worker, Day Services Support Worker, Residential Care Support Worker, Home Care Assistant.