Support Worker - Learning Disabilities - Hanham
Looking for a job that's rewarding, varied and genuinely fun?
Could you see yourself supporting someone at a disco, helping the
m volunteer in their community, enjoying a trip to the cinema, attending an art group, going bowling, gardening, or helping them achieve a personal goal they've been working towards?
About Us
We support five adults with learning disabilities to live active, independent and fulfilling lives in their own homes. No two days are the same, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for helping people live the lives they choose.
Driving & Community Access
An essential and rewarding part of this role involves driving the people we support out into the community, helping them access local activities and take part in the things they enjoy.
To be considered for this position, it is essential that you hold a full, clean UK driving licence and feel comfortable and confident driving larger or unfamiliar vehicles.
We understand that driving a new vehicle can feel daunting at first. To help you feel completely at ease, we provide dedicated support, guidance, and practice time before you begin driving our residents.
Please note: Because we have an immediate need to fill this post and want to get our new team member settled quickly, confidence in driving is a core, non-negotiable requirement from day one. If you do not meet these driving criteria, we kindly ask that you look out for our other non-driving vacancies in the future.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will:
Support people with daily living skills such as shopping, cooking and budgeting
Encourage independence, choice and confidence
Support people to access social, leisure and community activities
Provide emotional support and build positive relationships
Assist with appointments, wellbeing and medication
Follow support plans and work closely with families and professionals
The service provides a combination of 1:1 support, shared support and sleep-in shifts, working across a four-week rota including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has a positive, can-do attitude
Shares person-centred values
Has excellent communication skills
Works well as part of a team and independently
Is reliable, flexible and enthusiastic
Holds a full UK driving licence and is confident driving vehicles belonging to the people we support
Previous experience is welcome but not essential. We're looking for the right values, attitude and willingness to learn.
For an informal discussion about the job role please contact Tess on 07353892462 (Mon, Tue, Thurs) or Fran on 07880147218 (Mon-Fri).