The job of a Support Worker at Enable involves making a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and delivering positive person-centred outcomes for people with complex support needs. The role requires enthusiasm, great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for encouraging people to play active roles in their communities, supporting activities of daily living, communicating effectively using people’s chosen methods, engaging and motivating people to enhance their quality of life, providing positive behavioural support approaches, and keeping accurate records and reporting changes in the health or circumstances of service users to management. You will work as part of a team, as well as be able to work using your own initiative.
About us
Enable is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK’s largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England. Enable is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview or an informal conversation about career opportunities.
Job responsibilities
- Encourage people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, promoting independence.
- Support activities of daily living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
- Communicate effectively using people’s chosen methods.
- Engage and motivate people to enhance their quality of life.
- Provide positive behavioural support approaches where required.
- Keep accurate records and report changes in health or circumstances of service users to management.
- Work as a team player and also demonstrate initiative.
Where you’ll be working
We are looking for Support Workers to work in our services across Rainham, Rochester, Gillingham in Kent.
What you’ll enjoy
- £12.50 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £500*
- Fully funded training and career development
- Company pension scheme
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
- 12 months experience in Support Work
- A full valid UK driver’s licence
Equal Opportunity
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
*Subject to terms and conditions
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