Support Worker - Empower Lives, Flexible Hours, Growth

HFT; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days’ annual leave (including bank)

Award-winning training

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Wellbeing support including Digital GP

Discounts on mobiles

Family‑friendly policies

Job summary

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You’ll help individuals participate in activities, attend appointments, and manage daily tasks while promoting independence and confidence.

You’ll join a warm, inclusive team at Hft, with training, wellbeing support, and flexible shift options to fit your life. Your attitude and values are valued even if prior care experience is limited.

Qualifications

• Patience, supportiveness, and respect for people’s choices.
• A positive, encouraging approach that celebrates achievement.
• Strong communication to build trusting relationships.
• Willingness to learn and work toward a Health and Social Care qualification.
• Confidence providing personal support when it’s needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts.
• Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; your attitude and values matter most.

Responsibilities

• Enable people to make their own choices and live life in a way that feels right for them
• Encourage participation in social, leisure, work, and community activities that bring connection and enjoyment
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting people’s decisions
• Support people to attend health appointments and manage medication confidently
• Build independence step by step, so people gain new skills and self-belief
• Stand alongside people to manage daily life with confidence, including personal care when needed
• Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices to ensure everyone is safe and supported

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Social care experience

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Hft is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower learning disabled adults to live life their way. You’ll help individuals participate in activities, attend appointments, and manage daily tasks while promoting independence and confidence.

You’ll join a warm, inclusive team at Hft, with training, wellbeing support, and flexible shift options to fit your life. Your attitude and values are valued even if prior care experience is limited.