About this role
Job summary 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 youll be working: Elizabeth Court - Dorchester This is a 16 bed supported living service in the centre of Dorchester close to all local amenities and transport links, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. Offering supporting living, encouraging and enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities. We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomes As an Agincare employee youll enjoy: £13.20 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500 Outstanding career development Fully funded training and
Main duties of the job The position of Support Worker at Enable involves engaging with young individuals to provide positive, person-centered care for those with complex support needs. Your role will include supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and complex needs. Located at Elizabeth Court in Dorchester, the position focuses on supported living services that promote independence. The role offers career development opportunities, a generous refer a friend scheme, and fully funded training. You'll be joining a vibrant team in a 16-bed supported living facility, aiding individuals to access community amenities and live independently.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. Employing over 4,500 team members, it is among the UKs largest care providers, continuously expanding with more than 100 locations across England. Agincare includes care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. The organisation is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, committed to supporting care leavers' independence, offering guaranteed interviews and career discussions. All care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring top quality standards are met.
Job description 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 youll be working:
Elizabeth Court - Dorchester
This is a 16 bed supported living service in the centre of Dorchester close to all local amenities and transport links, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs.
Offering supporting living, encouraging and enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities.
We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomes
As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:
£13.20 per hour
Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500
Outstanding career development
Fully funded training and career development
Blue Light card discount package
Company pension scheme
What is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
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.
About Agincare
Were 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
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.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Enable
Dorchester
DT1 1ZL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)