Evening & Weekends Support Worker - Supported Living Adults with Learning Disabilities

THE ROLE

• 2-3 shifts per week between 16:00 - 21:00, plus
• Approx. 13 hours each weekend which can be worked as one long shift between 08:00 - 21:00 , or two shorter shifts across both days.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Health and Wellbeing: Support individuals in making positive choices for their health, such as eating well, staying active, and maintaining good hygiene. You may also provide emotional support and assist with personal care needs, such as dressing, washing, and general self-care.
• Leisure and Social Activities: Engage in a range of activities, from indoor pursuits like cooking and crafts to outdoor adventures such as walking, horse riding, or swimming. You may also accompany people on day trips, holidays, or simple outings for coffee. Helping individuals to participate in activities they enjoy and engage with the community is essential to their happiness and well-being.
• Daily Living Skills: Assist with everyday tasks like attending appointments, grocery shopping, and household chores. For individuals with learning disabilities, these activities can be challenging, so your encouragement and guidance will be vital in helping them build independence.
• Safeguarding: Ensure that the people you support are safe and protected from abuse or exploitation. You will be responsible for upholding their rights and ensuring they are treated with respect and dignity at all times.
• Administrative Duties: You will assist in dispensing and recording medication accurately and maintaining detailed records and reports. All documentation must comply with current legislation and care standards to ensure the highest level of care.
• Behavioural Support: You will be working with a diverse group of adults with learning disabilities who have complex needs and varying levels of challenging behaviours. You’ll manage behaviours positively and work to enhance their daily life skills through engaging and stimulating activities.
• Documentation and Care Planning: Keep thorough records and contribute to individualised care plans, ensuring each person’s needs and goals are clearly documented and supported.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role, especially in supporting adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided.
• Team Player with Independence: Ability to work well as part of a team, but also independently when required.
• Reliability and Compassion: A reliable individual who is patient, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Good Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for completing documentation and liaising with team members.
• Overseas Applicants: All applicants from overseas must have a valid working visa. We do not offer support with visa or location sponsorships.
• DBS Checks: All successful applicants must be willing to complete an Enhanced Adult DBS Check.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Free DBS check and access to the DBS update service.
• Holiday pay and 29 day’s holiday pro-rata (includes 8 bank holidays plus an extra day’s leave for your birthday).
• Time and a half paid for bank holiday shifts.
• Flexible hours and a variety of shifts available.
• Every other weekend off with a predictable shift pattern allowing you to plan your free time.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Access to a national retail and leisure discount scheme (Blue Light Card).
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Casual dress.
• Career development and free training provided including fully funded apprenticeship opportunities up to Level 5 in Leadership and Management giving you a clear pathway into a management role (dependent on achieving your targets).
• Refer a friend bonus of £150 on successful recruitment plus an additional £250 if they successfully pass their probationary period.

HOW TO APPLY