Support Worker
12 days ago
Weymouth
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. What if your job didnt just pay the billsbut genuinely changed someones life?Were looking for compassionate, reliable, and values-driven individuals to join our Dorset Outreach team in Weymouth.This isnt just a roleits an opportunity to build a meaningful one-to-one relationship, support independence, and make a real difference every single day.Youll be supporting a remarkable gentleman living with Huntingtons disease, helping him to stay active, engaged, and independent in the ways that matter most to him. This is a highly personalised support package, delivered consistently by a small, trusted team who value respect, dignity, and genuine human connection.About the Person Youll SupportThe gentleman youll be supporting lives independently in Weymouth and has a rich range of interests, passions, and life experiences.He values clear, confident verbal communication and benefits from calm, thoughtful support that respects his pace and preferences. His support is centred around maintaining independence, wellbeing, and enjoyment of life, with activities tailored to what he enjoys most, including, Fishing, running, walking, staying active, arts & Crafts, attending Clubs.His Support is provided on a 1:1 basis, allowing you to build a strong, positive working relationship focused on trust, consistency, and understandingAs an Agincare employee youll enjoy:£13.50 per hourRefer a friend scheme earn up to £500Outstanding career developmentFully funded training and career developmentBlue Light card discount packageCompany pension schemeWhat is required from you?A minimum of 12 months on your right to workEncouraging activities he enjoysPromoting independence and wellbeing in a respectful, person-centred way experience with learning disabilities and complex needs (desirable, not essential)Willingness to learn and work closely with a tight-knit teamA Full UK driving LicenceWorking 5 hours a day Monday to Saturday, 9am-2pm, flexibility on occasions.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 methodsEngaging - promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of lifeSpecialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approachesRecording - keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to managementTeam player Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.About AgincareWere a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.Subject to terms and conditionsTPBN1_UKTJ