Main duties of the job
The role of a Support Worker at Enable is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person-centred outcomes for people with complex support needs. The position is based in Sileby, Leicestershire, where the organization operates a unique service supporting 9 people in supportive living, enabling them to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.
As a Support Worker, you will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role. You will be responsible for supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and complex needs. Your day-to-day work will involve encouraging people to play active roles in their communities, supporting them with activities of daily living, effective communication, and promoting their quality of life. You will also be required to keep accurate records and report any changes in the health or circumstances of the service users to the management.
About us
Agincare is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider that has been celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. It employs over 5,500 staff and offers services across more than 170 locations, including a new not-for-profit Children Services. Agincare is regulated by the CQC and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We support care leavers through guaranteed interviews and the Armed Forces community. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person‑centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.
You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.
Where you’ll be working:
This is a unique service within Leicestershire supporting 9 people, where we offer supportive living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.
We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.
As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:
£12.50 per hour
Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*
Fully funded training and career development
Company pension scheme
What is required from you?
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
- A full UK drivers licence
How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.
As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;
Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
Supporting Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
Communicating – effectively communicate using peoples chosen methods
Engaging – promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life
Specialising – supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
Recording – keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management
Team player Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work and a full UK driver’s license are required for this role.
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.
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
*Subject to terms and conditions
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