Support Worker – BCP

Minstead Trust; Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (33 days pro rata)

Birthday leave

Death in service insurance

Company pension

Health and wellbeing scheme

Job summary

Minstead Trust is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred support in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. You will help individuals maintain their independence, support wellbeing and deliver one-to-one assistance within community settings.

The role requires a compassionate mindset, experience with learning disabilities, and the ability to manage a flexible workload. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are essential assets for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and positive approach when faced with challenges.
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals within the local community, helping them achieve positive outcomes and independence.
• Support health, wellbeing and daily living activities tailored to individual needs.
• Deliver one-to-one support within community settings and act as a Key Worker.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work as part of a wider team to support people with learning disabilities.
• Promote dignity, choice and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Independent workload

Caring & resilience

Job description

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Salary: £13,260 per annum

Hours: 20 hours per week – every Sunday 9am-6pm. Other hours negotiable for the week including 9am-2pm shifts.

Make a difference every day

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dedicated Housing Related and Community Support team across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

At Minstead Trust, we’re a values-driven charity supporting adults with learning disabilities across Dorset and Hampshire. We put the people we support at the heart of everything we do, helping them develop their independence, learn new skills, access opportunities, and live fulfilling lives of their own choosing.

What you’ll be doing:

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred support to individuals within their local community, helping them to achieve positive outcomes and maintain their independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting individuals to achieve their goals relating to health, wellbeing and independence
• Providing practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs
• Working independently and as part of a wider team
• Delivering one-to-one support within community settings
• Acting as a Key Worker for allocated individuals
• Supporting people with daily living activities and meaningful activities of their choice
• Adapting your communication and support approach to promote dignity, choice and respect
• Supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge
• Maintaining accurate records and reports.

We’re looking for caring, resilient and motivated individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours that challenge
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• A calm and positive approach when faced with challenges
• Confidence working independently and managing your own workload
• A genuine desire to develop your career within social care
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes (essential).

What we offer:

We value our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• 33 Days’ Holiday (Pro Rata), inclusive of Bank Holidays
• A Celebration Day’s Leave for Your Birthday
• Death in Service Insurance
• Company Pension
• An easy access health and wellbeing Scheme

We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.

All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust, understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to elevate concerns to within Minstead Trust.

Due to the nature of this employment sector your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.