Job Description
Support Worker
Salary: £12.87 - £14.03 per hour (dependent on qualifications and competencies) plus £1,500 welcome bonus*Position Type: Permanent, Full-TimeHours: 40 hours per week (part-time hours available, minimum 24 hours per week)
Full training provided. Following successful completion of probation, support and funding will be available to undertake a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about helping others achieve their potential? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent development opportunities, great benefits, and the chance to make a genuine difference?
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Support Workers, supporting young adults with severe and profound learning disabilities and complex health needs.
Set within beautiful grounds, our service provides a supportive living and learning environment where young adults are encouraged to develop independence, confidence, and life skills as they transition into adulthood.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young adults with their daily lives. This includes providing personal care and assisting with all aspects of personal hygiene, dressing, and maintaining personal appearance in a respectful and dignified manner.
You will also support individuals with their health and wellbeing needs and take part in a range of therapeutic and recreational activities. These may include hydrotherapy, sensory activities, creative arts, music sessions, outdoor learning, and other opportunities designed to enhance quality of life and personal development.
Promoting independence is at the heart of everything we do. You'll encourage young adults to make choices about their day-to-day activities, whether that's participating in enterprise projects, shopping trips, outdoor activities, social outings, or pursuing their own interests.
No two days are the same, and flexibility is essential. You'll be expected to adapt to the needs of the individuals you support and work collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding care and support.
About You
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
* A willingness to learn and go the extra mile
* The ability to encourage and promote independence wherever possible
* Excellent communication skills and patience
* A resilient, positive, and proactive attitude
* Creativity and adaptability when meeting individual needs
* The ability to work a rota pattern, including alternate weekends
This is a challenging but incredibly rewarding role. We are looking for people who are passionate about building meaningful relationships and making a lasting, positive impact on the lives of the young adults they support.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.