Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a caring and reliable Support Worker for its Dorset Outreach team in Shaftesbury. The role involves supporting two adults with autism and learning disabilities to live confidently and engage with their community. This position offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and requires a calm, patient approach. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to enhancing quality of life for the individuals supported.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour

Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £1,000

Career development opportunities

Fully funded training and apprenticeships

Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs is desirable, but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals to build trust and confidence.
• Encouraging outings like cinema, swimming, and meals out.
• Communicating clearly using preferred methods.
• Supporting personal care and daily routines.

Skills

Calm and patient approach

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life?

We’re looking for a caring and reliableSupport Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team in Shaftesbury, Dorset.You’ll besupporting two adults with autism and learning disabilities to live safely and happily in their own home and out in the community.This is a 2:1support package for each person, delivered by a small consistent team, where your relationship with the people you support really matters.

About the people you’ll besupporting:

Both individuals have unique personalities, strong preferences, and communicate in their own way using hand signs, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and gestures.Understanding how they communicate is key tosupporting them well.

Both individuals aresupported separately during the day and enjoy different routines and activities. They bothshare a goal to grow in confidence andconnect with their community. Some of the outings they enjoy include trips to the cinema, a swim, a walk, bowling, or a meal out.

Your role will be to help them continue to build on that progress.You will besupporting them to try new activities, develop skills, and eventually explore things like social groups or clubs so that they can build relationships with likeminded individuals. You'll be a key part of helping them live fuller, more meaningful lives.

They thrive whensupported by calm,confident staff who are patient and consistent.

Where you’ll be working:

Shaftesbury, Dorset

They live in ashared home where they each receive 2:1support.You'll be working as part of a busy andcollaborative team who support both individuals separately throughout the day.Vehicles are provided for community access, which means every shift must include a driver and a non-driver. You will not need to use your own car.

What you’ll get with Agincare:

• £12.50 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £1,000
• Career development opportunities
• Fully funded training and apprenticeships
• Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme

What we need from you:

• Experiencesupporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs is desirable, but not essential
• A calm and patient approach
• Willingness to learn and be part of a smalltrusted team
• Ability to follow detailedsupport plans and communication strategies
• Full UK driving licence is desirable, but not essential for some roles (driver and non-driver required per shift – vehicles provided)

What your role will include:

• Supporting them to buildtrust and confidence
• Encouraging them to do things they enjoy, like going to the cinema, swimming, walks, bowling and meals out
• Helping themfeel safe and comfortable
• Communicating clearly and consistently using the methods that work for them
• Supporting with personal care, meals and daily routines
• Recording what happens in your shifts and raising any concerns to your line manager
• Helping them try new activities, explore social opportunities, and grow in independence

About Agincare

We’re a family-run business that’s been caring andsupporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re 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.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and arecommitted to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.”

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