Support Worker

Littlehampton Source: WhatJobs

£14.00 per hour

Help someone build a more independent life

Support Worker

Location: Harvest Rise, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 4TA
Salary: £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum
Contract: Full time, permanent
Working pattern: Rolling two week rota
Experience: Minimum six months' care or support experience

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can help people live with greater independence, choice and confidence?

Transforming Support Sussex is looking for Support Workers to join its supported living team at Harvest Rise in Littlehampton, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will build trusted relationships, support everyday living and help each person achieve what matters to them. From helping someone develop a new skill to supporting activities in the local community, your contribution can make a lasting difference.

These are full time, permanent positions, and we welcome applications from both men and women.

Benefits include: A discretionary £1,000 annual bonus, 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays and a fully funded enhanced DBS check.

About Transforming Support

Transforming Support provides person centred supported living and outreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs across the UK.

The focus is on helping each individual retain as much control over their life as possible, with support that promotes dignity, independence and choice.

What you'll be doing

You will provide consistent, person centred support that reflects each individual's needs, preferences and goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting individuals with everyday living and maintaining their independence.
Helping people make choices about their daily routines, activities and lifestyle.
Supporting access to the local community, appointments and social activities.
Providing support with health needs and medication in line with agreed procedures.
Helping individuals manage their tenancy, finances and household responsibilities where required.
Building positive relationships with the people you support, their families and other professionals.
Encouraging confidence, independence and positive risk taking in line with support plans.
Maintaining accurate support records and completing required documentation.
Following safeguarding, health and safety and risk management procedures.
Working closely with colleagues to provide consistent support.

About you

You will need at least six months' previous care or support experience and a commitment to person centred support.

We are looking for people who:

Promote independence, dignity and choice.
Bring a calm, respectful, reliable and responsible approach.
Have good verbal and written communication skills.
Work effectively as part of a team.
Feel confident supporting adults with individual and complex needs.
Maintain accurate records and follow agreed support plans.
Can work the required rolling two week rota.
Understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and health and safety.

Previous experience in supported living, learning disabilities or complex needs would be particularly useful.

You must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for these roles.