Weekend Support Practitioner - Forest of Dean

HF Trust; Forest of Dean; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Weekend Support Practitioner in the Forest of Dean. You will support learning-disabled adults, helping them gain independence and thrive in the community. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work hours, all aimed at fostering a supportive environment.

Benefits

Fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

33 days holidays including bank holidays

Health, retail, and cash incentives

Incentives for overtime and key dates

Qualifications

• Experience in social care environments supporting individuals with Autism.
• Professional qualification in health, education, or social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily tasks and personal care.
• Provide high standards of care and assist with medication.
• Help individuals achieve goals and maintain relationships.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Personal care

Supporting independence

Education

Professional qualification in health, education, or social care

Job description

Weekend Support Practitioner - Forest of Dean

Location:

Coleford, United Kingdom

Client:

HF Trust

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

86f99a4fdd44

Job Views:

33

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Join us as a Weekend Support Practitioner in the Forest of Dean

We are recruiting for a role supporting learning-disabled adults with challenging behaviour. A professional qualification in health, education, or social care is desirable, and previous experience in social care, education, or health environments supporting individuals with Autism is essential.

Our values are Kind, Diverse, Positive, and Visionary. If these resonate with you, come support individuals to develop skills, achieve goals, and thrive in the community.

What we offer:

• Location: Coleford (Forest of Dean)
• Salary: £14 per hour, increasing on 1st October 2024
• Hours: Weekends, including early, late, sleep-in, or night shifts (07:00-14:30, 14:30-22:00, 22:00-07:00). Sleep-ins are paid at £60+ per night.
• Holidays: 33 days including bank holidays
• Incentives: Overtime, bank holiday, and key date allowances
• Training: Fully funded Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Benefits: Health, retail, and cash incentives

Responsibilities:

Supporting individuals with daily tasks, personal care, and enabling independence. Activities range from planning shopping, outdoor adventures, attending gigs, to teaching life skills like money management. Supporting people to discover interests, achieve goals, and maintain relationships is key.

Providing high standards of care, listening to needs, assisting with medication, cooking, and building confidence. Flexibility with shifts helps maintain work-life balance.

Note: Public transport is limited; a driving license or access to a vehicle is preferred.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Coleford team!