Support Worker

Independent Living Solutions Ltd.; Tetbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential support to young adults. This role involves fostering independence, assisting with daily activities, and engaging in outdoor pursuits. With a flexible schedule and competitive pay, you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. Enjoy ongoing training, a supportive environment, and the chance to work closely with a vibrant individual who loves outdoor activities and creativity. Join a team that values empathy, professionalism, and positivity in all interactions.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Ongoing training and support

5.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata

Pension (if eligible)

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults to become independent.
• Confident working with individuals with ADHD and Autism.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support and promote independence.
• Assist with daily activities and source new interests.

Skills

Support for young adults

Empathy

Organizational skills

Outdoor activity confidence

Job description

£14.50 per hour on weekdays and £16.00 gross per hour on weekends.

Advertising End Date: Not Specified

About The Role

Note: Our clients do not offer sponsorship.

Location: Tetbury, GL8

Days & Hours: Up to 8 hours a week, flexibly including weekends. Hours planned in advance by Dean and his mother. Additional hours may be available during school holidays and for covering absences.

Pay: Weekdays £14.50/hour, Weekends £16.00/hour

Driver required? Yes, essential

Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and for training, with business insurance and mileage paid

Essential Experience: Supporting young adults to become more independent

Desirable: Experience with young adults with trauma and an interest in therapy

Pets: Two rescue dogs in the family home

Accommodation (while on duty): Mobile home

Interviews: Rolling basis, face-to-face. Apply promptly.

Start Date: ASAP, subject to checks

About Dean

Dean, born in 1999, enjoys woodwork, stunt scootering, socialising at the skate park, live music, outdoor activities, and beach holidays. He has a hypoxic brain injury, is hearing impaired, wears hearing aids, and can lip read.

Your Role

Provide 1:1 support, promote independence, source new activities, and support current interests like skateboarding, surfing, swimming, and woodwork. Offer companionship and assist with daily activities.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing training and support
• 5.6 weeks annual leave pro-rata
• Pension (if eligible)
• Free DBS check

Additional support includes induction, training, supervision, and ongoing management.

Safeguarding & Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS

About You

• Experience with young adults with ADHD, Autism, hearing difficulties
• Confident working in Dean’s home, sensitive to his needs
• Empathetic, professional, team-oriented
• Organized, friendly, proactive
• Confident in outdoor activities, water confident, interested in woodwork, flexible, full driving license

Our Values

We promote equality, support clients and staff with care, integrity, client-centeredness, quality, and positivity.