About this role
Job summary Enable is seeking enthusiastic and proactive Support Workers to join their team in Gosport. This role is pivotal in delivering person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, including Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health issues. As a Support Worker, you will play an integral role in encouraging independence and enhancing the quality of life of the individuals in your care. The position requires female applicants only due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement, as the role involves providing personal care to women. Competitive hourly wages and a robust benefits package, including career development opportunities, are provided.
Main duties of the job This permanent Support Worker position is with Enable, located in Gosport. The role offers a salary of £13.00 per hour. Candidates will be responsible for delivering meaningful care to individuals with complex support needs. A focus will be on supporting clients in living independently within their homes and community. Part of the duties include daily living activities, social involvement, and maintaining accurate records regarding changes in health. The post involves working with two female clients and requires female applicants due to personal care requirements. Sleep ins are part of the role, remunerated at £60 per night.
About us Agincare is a prominent family-run organisation, operating since 1986, with over 4,500 team members. As one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare has more than 100 locations across England. Their services are diverse, ranging from care and nursing homes to home care and supported living environments. Agincare is committed to fostering independence for care leavers and offering guaranteed interviews to them. All services adhere to regulations set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Agincare values equal opportunities and welcomes applications from diverse 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 others?
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:
Gosport Portsmouth
We support up 2 Female clients who live in the Gosport area
This is a unique service offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.
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
Full Time, Part Time, Bank positions available.
Sleep ins are required for this service at £60 per night
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.
*Subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK. The role is open to Full Time, Part Time, and Bank positions.
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
Gosport
PO13 0XN
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)