About this role
Job summary Package Description: Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy. 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: Semington, Trowbridge This service supports 3 ladies living with learning disabilities in a small village between Melksham and Trowbridge with great public transport links to the wider community. To live independently within their own home and community. We are looking for support workers to join our am
Main duties of the job The role of Support Worker at Enable in Trowbridge is a permanent position with a salary of £13.20 per hour. This position specifically requires female applicants due to the nature of providing personal care to women, as per the Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. The job involves working enthusiastically to make a significant impact in assisting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and complex needs. You'll work in Semington, a village near Trowbridge, supporting three women to live independently. Benefits include a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, funded training, and a discount package. You'll be expected to work collaboratively within a team and also independently when necessary. Key tasks include encouraging independence, supporting daily activities and personal care, effective communication, and accurate record-keeping. Experience of a minimum 12 months on a right-to-work is required.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to expand. The organisation has over 100 locations throughout England, offering services such as care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers through the Care Leaver Covenant and provides guaranteed interviews and informal career conversations for care leavers. The company's care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring quality and compliance. Agincare values equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: **Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*
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:
Semington, Trowbridge
This service supports 3 ladies living with learning disabilities in a small village between Melksham and Trowbridge with great public transport links to the wider community. To live independently within their own home and community.
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 wesupport.
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
SEMISP
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
Trowbridge
BA14 6JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)