About this role
Job summary The role of a Support Worker at Enable involves providing person-centred care and support to individuals with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health conditions. The job requires enthusiastic and skilled individuals who can deliver positive outcomes for the people they support.
Main duties of the job As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for encouraging the individuals you support to actively participate in their local communities, promoting independence. You will assist with activities of daily living, social activities, personal care, meal preparation, and budgeting. Effective communication, engagement, and positive behavioural support approaches are essential. Additionally, you will be required to maintain accurate records and report any changes in the health or circumstances of the service users to the management team.
About us Enable is a family-run business that has been providing care and support services since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the UK's largest care providers and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Agincare, the parent company, is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is dedicated to supporting care leavers in their journey towards independent living.
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:
We are looking for Support Workers to work in our services across; Rainham, Rochester, Gillingham in Kent.
We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.
As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:
£13.00 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 12 months Experience in Support Work A full valid UK drivers LicenceHow 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.
*Subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The key requirements for this role include a minimum of 12 months' experience in support work, a full valid UK driver's license, and the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.
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
Rochester
ME1 2QT
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)