Support Worker

Papworth Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 9,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading disability charity is seeking a part-time Support Worker (Day Opportunities) in South Cambridge. You will support adults with profound disabilities in engaging activities and personal care. The role requires empathy, flexibility, and experience in disability support. Applicants must share the charity's values and demonstrate communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, aiming to empower clients towards independence and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Health cashback plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience with profound learning disabilities and complex health needs.
• Strong understanding of the social model of disability.
• Ability to adapt activities to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support to individuals in community and center-based activities.
• Assist with personal care, medication, meals, and mobility.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

Experience supporting adults with profound learning disabilities

Job description

Support Worker (Day Opportunities) – Papworth Trust are looking for a compassionate and values-driven Support Worker to join their Day Opportunities Service on a part-time, permanent basis. This role is based in South Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with profound and multiple disabilities, supporting them to develop independence, engage in meaningful activities, and build relationships within a safe and inclusive environment.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: £8,517.60 per annum (£24,570 FTE)
• Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Pension: Enhanced employer contribution
• Wellbeing, development & rewards: Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan (dental and optical), enhanced sick pay, wellbeing and employee assistance support, access to training and professional qualifications, annual leave purchase, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes, and opportunities to have your voice heard through colleague groups.

About the role:

As a Support Worker (Day Opportunities), you will provide personalised support to adults with profound learning disabilities, helping them to engage in community and centre-based activities, while assisting with personal care, moving and handling, and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care, supporting customers’ independence, participation and wellbeing. This role involves using a range of communication methods, including Makaton and visual aids, while adhering to individual care and support plans. Working hours for this role are 13 hours per week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support customers to participate in recreational, learning, and work-related activities, either in small groups or on a 1:1 basis.
• Assist with personal care, medication, meals, mobility, and moving & handling, in line with individual care plans.
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs, promoting inclusion, engagement, and independence.
• Monitor and report on customers’ welfare, progress, incidents, and any concerns to management.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and Trust policies.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and service delivery to maintain high-quality standards.

About you:

As a Support Worker (Day Opportunities), you will share Papworth Trust’s values and be committed to equality, inclusion, and social change, with a strong understanding of the social model of disability. You will be empathetic, flexible, and experienced in supporting adults with profound learning disabilities, including those with complex health and sensory needs. You will be skilled in a variety of communication methods, able to support personal care and adapt activities to meet individual needs, and confident working as part of a team. IT literacy and the ability to travel to meetings, training, and other locations as required is essential.

Why Papworth Trust:

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our Day Opportunities Services provide vital support to enable adults with disabilities to live meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives.

Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.

Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Support Worker (Day Opportunities) role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional Keywords: Support Worker, Day Opportunities, Learning Disabilities, Personal Care, Moving & Handling, Makaton, Communication Support, Care Planning, Inclusion & Independence, Safeguarding, Health & Safety.

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