Support Worker - Hersham Gdns - Walton on Thames - SurreySupport WorkerPostcode: KT12, Walton on ThamesContract type: Full time 37.5 hoursPay: £12.30 (per hour) About us At Achieve together, one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, deafness, hearing loss and associated complex needs, we strive to empower and inspire people in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to thrive, live their lives independently, and to the fullest, while supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations. Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. In their own words, people we support are looking for Support Workers with all or most of the following traits: supportive & caring reliable & trustworthy friendly & approachable happy kind great at communicating & listening feel like family fun and up for a laugh happy to learn new skills have similar interests proactive & make things happen encourage people to do new things treat people as equals Is this you? Keep reading! You will support people in everyday life, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity, and empower people to be a meaningful part of their local community. This is more than just a job – you’ll be helping people gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. At Achieve together, you’ll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond. Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care. You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities. We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as: Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles Career progression and training opportunities Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives, including access to Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling services for you and your family Recognition schemes, team events and social activities Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services, Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances Team member incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards New experiences and opportunities for days out with people you support, sometimes even holidays! About the people and their home People living at Hersham Road enjoy doing the following activities: golf, cricket, football, going to the cinema, companion cycling, gardening, dancing, karaoke, parties, walks by the river and in parks, bus rides, community centre activities, pamper sessions, knitting & chatting, arts and crafts, jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, card games and trips out to London Zoo, Chessington world of adventures, Brighton and other local attractions. They have very active lives and different goals. Some like sports, while others prefer more relaxing activities to keep their minds and bodies active. The support workers work closely with the members of Hersham Road to achieve their goals and dreams. They are supported in attending voluntary jobs like helping at the allotments, church yard and being a member of Unity. Being part of the community is very important to them, and they are supported in accessing many activities at the local community centres including exercise classes, Zumba, bingo, knitting club, yoga and live entertainment. The support workers work with them and their families to help them achieve more independence and develop daily living skills, including cooking, baking, going on holidays, to university, and help them attend all their appointments. Currently, one of the ladies is knitting a blanket for charity! Being a Support Worker at Hersham Road is a rewarding and fulfilling job. About you New to social care? That’s OK! As long as you’re ready to learn, we provide full training to ensure you can provide the best possible support If you have the qualities and interests that align with people we support, we can’t wait for you to apply!