Do you have a fun, friendly personality and a passion for supporting others to live life to the fullest?
Are you someone who enjoys nightclubs, discos, cinema, shopping, animals, fashion, cooking and baking? Do you have a good sense of humour and enjoy a laugh? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you
We are looking for a female Support Worker to join a personalised support package for a vibrant and outgoing young woman. You'll be working alongside someone who enjoys Disney, Harry Potter, Lego, animals, horror films, and all things fun.
This role is about more than just care – it's about helping someone live the life they choose. You will need to be flexible in your support and proactive in helping explore and source new activities that reflect the individual's interests, wishes, and aspirations.
We welcome applicants who value independence, build genuine connections, and see the person – not just the support needs.
Our offer to you
* Location: Sherborne
* Hours: up to 37.5 hours per week
* Pay: starting at £12.27 and increasing to £12.52 after passing probation and obtaining a care certificate.
* Contract type: Permanent
Benefits and Perks
* Birthday Leave – Enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your special day, either on or around your birthday
* Pension- Pension scheme with the People's Pension
* Training- Ongoing refresher training, knowledge and opportunities to develop your career within the care sector
* Perks – Take advantage of fantastic benefits including the Blue Light Card, Concerts for Carers, and our Reward Panda Scheme. Plus, your annual leave increases with your length of service.
* Wellbeing Support – Access free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering resources for your mental health and overall wellbeing.
* Refer a Friend Scheme - Both new starters and existing employees can earn a £250 bonus for successfully referring new team members.
What's important in this role:
* Having a fun and silly personality – someone who doesn't take life too seriously
* Enjoying social activities like going to the pub, eating out, bowling, going to musicals and shopping
* A love of animals – as this is a big passion for the person you'll be supporting
* Enjoying fashion and clothes shopping, and joining in with baking or cooking
* Holding a full driving licence to support with outings using a mobility car
* Most importantly, being someone who takes time to understand the person you support, not just their needs
About You:
* Female (Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010)
* Confident driver with a full UK driving licence
* Friendly, fun, and easy to talk to
* Reliable and respectful
* Passionate about making a positive difference
Our Mission:
Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
We work together to shape how Encompass Care operates so that people are happy in their roles, the support is led by the people receiving it and that we believe in what we set out to do.
By embedding the true ethos of co-production, we can focus on what is important to people as individuals.
Our Vision:
Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community
Our Values:
These are more than simply words… they are the principles that guide everything we do:
Honesty Inclusivity Kindness Dignity Integrity
We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.
Why work with Us?
At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability or mental health needs. Having been an established charity for over 30 years many people have been supported by us or have been employed by us for decades
We firmly believe that for Encompass to be successful as a charity, to enhance the quality of our support, to grow and develop and to continue to invest in our services we must ensure we place the people at the centre of what we do. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to always looking at how we can be better make us a truly rewarding place to work.
How to Apply:
Apply now via our website
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.27-£12.52 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person