Independent Living Support Worker - Full Time

LiveWest; Truro Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Health benefits

Learning & development

Family support

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Job summary

LiveWest is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with diverse needs to live independently within their communities. Join a team focused on safety, inclusivity and collaborative care.

You will work a 37-hour week on a rolling rota from 8am to 9pm, with weekends and bank holidays as part of a full-time, permanent role at the New Start service in Truro. DBS checks apply, and the role requires lone working and a strong commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Understand support needs and planning for individuals.
• Experience with risk assessment and risk management.
• Excellent communication and ability to build rapport with people and teams.
• Accurate record keeping and computer skills.
• Confident in lone working and a good team player.
• Flexible working approach to meet service needs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Resilient and adaptable in changing circumstances.
• Open, friendly personality and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support and person-centred assistance to individuals with complex needs.
• Foster collaboration with customers, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Promote participation in social, educational and employment opportunities.
• Manage risks, conduct risk assessments, and maintain safeguarding policies.

Skills

Support needs understanding

Risk assessment

Strong communication

Record keeping

Lone working

Team player

Flexible

Work under pressure

Resilient mindset

Job description

LiveWest is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower individuals with diverse needs to live independently within their communities. Join a team focused on safety, inclusivity and collaborative care.

You will work a 37-hour week on a rolling rota from 8am to 9pm, with weekends and bank holidays as part of a full-time, permanent role at the New Start service in Truro. DBS checks apply, and the role requires lone working and a strong commitment to safeguarding.