Support Worker for Clair

Beyond Limits; Honiton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A support service organization seeks a caring and empathic support worker for Clair, who aims for greater independence. The role involves providing emotional reassurance and support in engaging activities, particularly dog walking. Ideal candidates should have strong emotional intelligence and good communication skills. The organization offers competitive salaries, an award-winning pension scheme, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Award Winning Pension Scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Excellent annual leave allowance

Life Insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have similar interests to the client.
• Be a team player and flexible.
• Have a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support client to increase independence and build confidence at home and in the community.
• Provide emotional reassurance and help with understanding emotions.
• Engage in activities aligned with client's interests.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Good communication skills

Reliability

Patience

Kindness

Job description

Overview

Clair is looking for a support worker. She loves animals, especially dogs, and aims to be a dog walker in the future. She enjoys beach walks, the countryside, and has a strong interest in 80’s music.

Clair has spent a lot of her life in a long-stay hospital and sometimes needs support to adjust to having her own home. She already has a great team and is looking for additional staff to support her in the next chapter of her life—towards greater independence and confidence.

Role and Requirements

Clair is very independent, so there is minimal home-support need beyond reassurance around emotions and help to make sense of them. She has Autism and can find the world confusing or frustrating at times. When she is happy, she is great company and enjoys getting out and about, dog walking, and the 80’s vibe and music. She seeks caring, empathic support staff who can understand the journey she has been on.

You should have a mature outlook with a good level of emotional intelligence, not take things personally, and be prepared to work with Clair to help her reach her potential. This is a rewarding role with full training that supports both personal and professional development.

Responsibilities (illustrative)

• Support Clair to increase independence and build confidence at home and in the community
• Provide emotional reassurance and help with understanding emotions
• Engage in activities that align with her interests (e.g., dog walking, outdoor activities)
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Clair and the care team
• Uphold the values of inclusion and maintain a respectful, supportive environment

Ideal Candidate

• Have some similar interests to Clair
• Have a good sense of humour
• Be reliable and flexible
• Work well as part of a team
• Be keen to make a difference to Clair’s life
• Have good communication skills
• Have solid core skills, patience and kindness
• Be committed to inclusion

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Award Winning Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Excellent annual leave allowance, including top up pay
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Insurance
• Induction and ongoing high-quality training
• Career development opportunities
• A chance to make a real difference in someone’s life

Additional notes

No Sponsorship currently available for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding. We apply robust recruitment and selection procedures, including obtaining references and DBS clearance. A DBS check will be requested if offered a position with Beyond Limits. The cost is covered by the employee but will be reimbursed after successful completion of the probation period (6 months).