Support Worker

Isle of Wight Council; Shanklin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help people with learning disabilities achieve independence. You will provide person-centred care, practical support and emotional encouragement to promote daily living skills and confidence.

Join our team to build meaningful connections, support goal plans, and work in a respectful, dignified way that recognises each person's choices and aspirations. Training and ongoing support are provided to help you grow in the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and longer-term care for individuals with Learning Disabilities.
• Promote daily living skills and offer compassionate, person-centred care.
• Offer emotional encouragement and genuine connection aligned with personal support plans.

Job description

Are you someone who believes in the power of dignity, choice and independence? Do you have a heart for helping others live life to the fullest? If so, we'd love to welcome you to our team as a Support Worker.

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in providing support and longer-term care for individuals with Learning Disabilities. Your mission? To help people regain or maintain their independence by promoting daily living skills and offering compassionate, person-centred care.

You’ll be supporting individuals in line with their personal support and goal plans-offering not just practical help, but emotional encouragement and genuine connection.