Female Part-Time Day Support Worker Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Hours: 20 per week Salary: £12.75 per hour | £13.75 (Weekends and Bank Holidays) Location : Weston-super-Mare Job Scope: Are you a compassionate, proactive individual who enjoys helping others live independent and fulfilled lives? Join a vibrant team supporting three adults with learning disabilities in a high-dependency supported living home. In your role as a Support Worker, you will assist individuals with social, educational, and health-related activities, support service users with appointments and community access (driving required), provide personal care and support with communication using Makaton, maintain up-to-date records and care documentation, and work flexibly across a shift rota. You'll work within a structured and supportive environment that encourages therapeutic engagement, social inclusion, and a focus on independence. Do you have? Full UK driving licence (essential) Experience supporting epilepsy Ability to support people with high dependency needs and complex behaviours people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and behaviours described as challenging. Benefits: Part-time contract (20 hours/week) Weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements Training and professional development opportunities Fantastic staff Benefits including 28 Days Annual Leave, pro rata. (Including bank holidays) Full or Part-time and flexible hours will be considered for candidates looking for specific hours Free enhanced DBS check Comprehensive benefits package, including; Sick Pay, Pension, Cycle to work scheme Opportunities for progression within the organisation At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core valuesIntegrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovationguide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel. As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments. We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong. Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes. The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required. Salary: Competitive Rate from £12.75 per hour (£26,520.00 for 40 hours per week) from April 2025 Location: Weston Super Mare Some of the key benefits we offer for the role… Additional Weekend and Bank Holiday enhancements Excellent Development and training opportunities Comprehensive benefits package, including; Sick Pay, Pension, Cycle to work scheme Free Enhanced DBS Full or Part-time and flexible hours will be considered for candidates looking for specific hours Fantastic staff Benefits including 28 Days Annual Leave, pro rata. (Including bank holidays) Your role: Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to the adults we support Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and behaviours described as challenging Assist our supported adults with social, educational, and work activities Work with Social Workers, relatives, medical professionals, managers, and colleagues Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents, and activities Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health, and wellbeing of the individuals We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts, including sleep in nights, weekends, and bank holidays About you: Genuine interest and compassion to work with our vulnerable adults of various complex needs Good and effective communication skills Strong team player Committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner Ability to plan for yourself and others Ability to adapt your approach to the individual’s needs and a willingness to learn Manage time effectively, prioritising workloads Experience in Health and Social Care would be an advantage but not essential Ability to complete written notes IT literate and confident to use IT for record keeping Be able to work flexibly, shifts that will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights English speaking and writing are essential, due to the vulnerable adults, we support Have appropriate Right to Work in the UK (essential) and Enhanced DBS. Also looking for a 2 female day staff - 1 x FT support worker for Days and 1 x PT Must be able to drive To attend appointments / activities 1 x FT = 40 hours per week 1 x PT = 20 hours per week Must have the same skills as above – buccal / Makaton Shift rota will be discussed at interview Makaton as non verbal needed is prefered, they will accept candidates without Makaton or Buccual