Support Worker - Empower Independence (Full-Time)

Livewest; Truro; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 9%

Health benefits

Learning & development

Family support

Wellbeing & sick pay

Cycle to work

Volunteering days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with diverse needs to live independently within the community. The role is based at the New Start service in Truro and requires lone working with a 37-hour week on a rolling 4-week rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

You will deliver tailored, person-centred support, build trusted relationships with clients and partner agencies, and help people access education, work and social opportunities while safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Have an understanding of support needs and support planning.
• Experience of risk assessing and risk management.
• Be a great communicator with the ability to build rapport.
• Have accurate record keeping and computer skills.
• Confident in lone working and be a good team player.
• Have a flexible working approach to work.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be resilient and adaptable.
• Open, friendly personality with a positive attitude in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs to help them live independently.
• Foster collaboration with customers, colleagues and partner agencies for seamless support.
• Encourage participation in social, educational and employment opportunities to prevent isolation.
• Manage risks by conducting thorough assessments and maintaining safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Good communicator

Record keeping

Lone working

Flexible working

Resilience

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Level 1 role

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

LiveWest is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with diverse needs to live independently within the community. The role is based at the New Start service in Truro and requires lone working with a 37-hour week on a rolling 4-week rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

You will deliver tailored, person-centred support, build trusted relationships with clients and partner agencies, and help people access education, work and social opportunities while safeguarding and