Support Worker

Agincare; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic support workers to assist young individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs at their Sturminster Newton location. You will be responsible for promoting independence and engaging clients in their daily activities while maintaining accurate records and effective communication. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.50, along with career development opportunities and additional benefits including a company pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour

Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training and career development

Blue Light card discount package

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging people to play active roles in their communities.
• Supporting activities of daily living including personal care.
• Communicating effectively using people's chosen methods.

Skills

Great people skills

Enthusiasm

Positive proactive approach

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services. You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. Where you'll be working: Elizabeth Court - Dorchester. This is a 16 bed supported living service in the centre of Dorchester close to all local amenities and transport links, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. Offering supporting living, encouraging and enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities. We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomes, Supporting - Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting. Communicating - effectively communicate using people's chosen methods. Engaging - promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life. Specialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches. Recording - keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management.

'We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting 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.

• £12.50 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training and career development
• Blue Light card discount package
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work

Responsibilities

• Encouraging - people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.