Support Worker

Best Lives Limited; Southampton; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Best Lives Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and other needs live life with independence and dignity. You will work as part of a supportive team delivering person-centred care, aligning with individual plans and safeguarding protocols.

The role covers daily living support, community access, appointments, social activities and occasional shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. Training is provided.

Qualificações

• Caring, compassionate, reliable with good communication and teamwork.
• Flexible to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Previous experience desirable but not essential; full training provided.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day support in line with individual support plans
• Promote independence, dignity and respect at all times
• Support with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Assist individuals to access the community and social activities
• Maintain accurate daily records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Flexibility

Formação académica

Previous care experience (desirable)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Working with us means making a real difference - supporting individuals to develop independence, build confidence and achieve their personal goals. Our Support Workers play a vital role in day-to-day life, from assisting with daily living skills and accessing the community, to supporting social activities and planning trips. We are always looking for caring, passionate individuals who want a rewarding career in social care and who share our values of respect, dignity and inclusion.

About the Role

Our Support Workers play a vital role in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and other additional needs to live life as they choose. This may include supporting individuals with day-to-day life skills, accessing the community, attending appointments, taking part in social activities or even planning trips and holidays.

You will work as part of a supportive team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in line with individual support plans
• Promote independence, dignity and respect at all times
• Support with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Assist individuals to access the community and social activities
• Maintain accurate daily records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and reliable individual with good communication and teamwork skills. The successful candidate must be flexible and able to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required. A positive, patient and person-centred approach is essential. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.