Support Worker

Papworth Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Cambridge is looking for a part-time Support Worker to join their Supported Living Service Team. The role involves assisting adults with profound disabilities to achieve independence and engage in daily activities. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to adapt care approaches. With a competitive salary and various benefits, this position is perfect for compassionate individuals passionate about promoting independence and delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Choice of pension schemes

Health cashback plan

Access to ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with profound learning disabilities and/or additional healthcare needs.
• Ability to create and tailor activities for engagement.
• Understanding of effective communication techniques.
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Empower customers to make choices and develop independence.
• Support individuals with complex needs in activities.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Embrace values of Papworth Trust in daily tasks.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate and patient

Ability to adapt care approach

Experience with profound learning disabilities

Job description

Support Worker – Papworth Trust is seeking a part-time, permanent Support Worker to join our Supported Living Service Team in Sawston, Cambridgeshire, supporting adults with profound and multiple disabilities to live full, meaningful, and independent lives.

Why Papworth Trust:

At Papworth Trust, we are committed to empowering disabled individuals and promoting their independence through tailored care services. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our high ratings from the Care Quality Commission, with many of our services achieving 'Outstanding' and 'Good' ratings. We operate across Suffolk, providing a range of services including housing support, employment assistance, and day opportunities aimed at nurturing individual potential and enhancing community involvement.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £13,759.40 per annum (£24,570 FTE).
• Holiday: 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for part-timers)
• Occupational sick pay - 6 weeks full / 6 weeks half pay after probation
• Pension: choice of two schemes with an enhanced employer contribution
• Employee extras: health cashback plan, employee assistance helpline, online wellbeing apps, mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions, and access to ongoing training and development opportunities

About the role:

As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to adults with profound and multiple disabilities, enabling independence, choice, and participation in daily activities. You will assist with personal care, mobility, and engagement, adapting your approach to suit each individual. Working hours for this role are 21 per week, from 9:30am to 4:00pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Empower customers to make choices, develop independence, and build meaningful relationships with peers.
• Support individuals with complex needs to engage in group activities or 1:1 sessions.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs in line with Care and Support plans.
• Use effective communication techniques to enhance inclusion, understanding, and engagement.
• Embrace Papworth Trust’s values in everything you do.

About you:

As a Support Worker, you will be experienced and confident in supporting adults with profound learning disabilities and/or additional healthcare needs, adapting your approach to meet individual requirements. You should be able to create and tailor activities that enable engagement for people with complex sensory needs. Strong communication skills are essential, including the use of picture exchange, objects of reference, social stories, schedules, and Makaton (experience preferred but not essential). You will be compassionate, patient, and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check. 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.

Please note, Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.

If you are passionate about empowering individuals, promoting independence, and delivering inclusive, high-quality care, we would love to hear from you. To apply for the Support Worker role, please submit your CV today to apply and join our supportive and dynamic team.

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