Support Worker

Support Worker focuses on promote independence, life skills and informed choice in line with individual support plans.

What the role involves

• Promote independence, life skills and informed choice in line with individual support plans.
• Supporting individuals to communicate their needs and preferences using appropriate communication approaches.
• Maintaining dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and organisational policy.
• Administer medication following competency assessment.
• Supporting with health, wellbeing and personal care, including continence care if required.
• Provide emotional support during challenging or difficult times.

Skills and requirements

• Willingness to complete all required training.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities or Complex Needs.
• Experience assisting individuals with mobility or physical health needs.

Candidate fit

• patience, respectful communication, safeguarding awareness, and steady support habits

Additional role context

• This service does not hold a sponsorship licence, therefore we are not able to offer sponsorship.
• You may occasionally be asked to work across different services to ensure flexible, person-centred support.