Support Worker

Adult Social Care; Fairlight; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organisation in Fairlight is seeking a Day Support Worker to enable clients to gain independence in their daily lives. The role includes assisting with personal care and facilitating community participation activities. Ideal candidates should be resilient and have experience with individuals with disabilities. This position offers flexible shifts with additional pay for evenings and weekends, along with various employee benefits including health discounts and pension plans.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream for earning flexibility

Discounts with a funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line for staff and families

Cash plans for staff and families

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence preferred, but not required.
• Experience following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily activities.
• Support independence and life skills development.
• Facilitate participation in community activities.

Skills

Experience with clients who have epilepsy and learning disabilities

Resilient, flexible and composed approach

Job description

Day Support Worker – Fairlight – £13.11 ph

Typical shifts are day, morning, evening, weekdays and weekends.

As a support worker you will help people to gain more independence in their daily lives, working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people. You will teach new life skills, assist with personal care, encourage access to local communities, socialise and organise activities. This role is for those who want to make a difference and help individuals build confidence and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily activities.
• Support independence and life skills development.
• Facilitate participation in community activities (e.g., lunch clubs, cinema, bowling).
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
• Work collaboratively with the team.

Qualifications & Preferences

• Full UK driving licence preferred, but not required.
• Experience with clients who have epilepsy and learning disabilities.
• Resilient, flexible and composed approach.
• Experience following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional £0.50 per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of pay as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high street retailers.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for staff and their families.
• Cash plans for staff and their families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

Additional Information

We encourage staff to grow together through an excellent training programme, starting at induction and supporting career progression with opportunities for promotion and job security. All applicants and job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Some roles may only accept male or female employees based on genuine occupational requirements, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.