Support Worker - New Milton

The YOU Trust LTD; New Milton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced annual leave

Matched pension

Sick pay & compassionate leave

Training and apprenticeships

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

The YOU Trust LTD in New Milton is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide person-centred care for adults with learning disabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, meals and community outings, helping people live independently with support from a caring team.

Successful applicants will join a supportive charity with extensive training, opportunities for progression, and a benefits package designed to enhance carer wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and enthusiastic individual.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Support daily living needs, including personal care, meals, appointments and activities.
• Help individuals develop skills and maintain independence.
• Work with colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality support, upholding dignity and respect.

Skills

Caring personality

Good communication

Teamwork

Promoting independence

NVQ Health & Social Care (desirable)

Care experience (advantage)

Patient and reliable

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Tools

Nourish

PeopleXD

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Support Worker

Location: New Milton

Salary: £26,490pa plus £2,500pa New Milton MRA

Permanent, Full Time

The first suitable applicant will be appointed.

YOU is a registered charity that has been providing care, support and advice for over 30 years to vulnerable people, working across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Somerset, Dorset, Sussex and the Isle of Wight to give them the tools and resources they need to live independent, secure and valued lives.

Essential Requirements:

• A caring, compassionate and person-centred approach to supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build positive and respectful relationships.
• A commitment to promoting independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow support plans and procedures.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.

The Role:

As a Support Worker at Hazelgrove and Martingrove in New Milton, you will provide person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities, helping them to live as independently and confidently as possible. You will support individuals with their everyday needs, including personal care, daily living activities, meals, appointments and activities both within the service and in the wider community.

You will get to know the people you support, understand what is important to them and encourage them to make their own choices. You will help individuals develop their skills, maintain their independence and take part in activities that bring meaning and enjoyment to their lives.

Every day will be different, and your patience, encouragement and positive approach will make a real difference. You will work closely with colleagues and other professionals to ensure people receive safe, consistent and high-quality support, while always promoting dignity, choice and respect.

About You:

You will be a caring, patient, reliable and enthusiastic individual who genuinely wants to make a positive difference to people's lives. You will be comfortable supporting adults with learning disabilities and passionate about helping people achieve greater independence and wellbeing. You will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to build trusting relationships with the people you support. Previous care experience and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care would be advantageous, but full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a rewarding career in care.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in areas including Nourish, PeopleXD, Microsoft Word and Excel, alongside all other training relevant to your role.

Our Benefits:

If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:

• Competitive rates of pay and paid travel time, including a higher mileage rate for car sharing.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlements, with the opportunity to buy and sell holiday.
• Matched pension scheme contributions, plus Death in Service Benefit and salary sacrifice options.
• Enhanced sick pay allowances and paid compassionate and emergency dependent leave.
• Excellent and professionally certified training, as well as access to fully-funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Real opportunities to develop in your profession.
• Free health and wellbeing advice via a 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
• Everything you need to carry out your role free of charge, which may include a mobile phone, safety equipment and other necessary technology, a uniform where applicable, and of course a nice cup of tea or coffee throughout your day!
• Access to discounts across lots of your favourite stores and online shopping sites.

The You Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate Adult and Child protection screening, including employment references and DBS check.

Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to adults and/or children it is an offence to apply for the role if you have been barred from engaging in such regulated activity.

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