Support Worker

Fancy a job where you can be a superhero without having to wear a cape? Ever thought of becoming a support worker? We are looking for support workers to join the dedicated and hard working teams at our residential and supported living services. We provide support to adults with learning disabilities and conditions such as Autism, Aspergers, Down's Syndrome, Epilepsy etc. You don’t need to have experience in health and social care, but you do need to be passionate about what you do and show compassion and kindness towards the people we support. Being a support worker is not just about personal care. In fact, it’s only a small part of it. Lynfords is a residential home for adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), restricted mobility, sight impairment, hearing impairments, emotional needs, complex health needs and/ or epilepsy. The service provides a person-centred planning approach focused on positive outcomes. Staff promote social inclusion and support people to access the community as well as encouraging contact between individuals and their friends. The service focuses on providing a comfortable, warm and friendly atmosphere within the home to ensure that the people that live in Lynfords feel safe, secure and happy. People are supported to be as independent as possible and to take part in meaningful activities that help enrich their lives. Staff support people through a person centred plan, tailored towards individual needs and focused on positive outcomes. People are supported to make individualised choices in all aspects of day to day life through support that promotes choice and sets goals. Individuals will be supported to take part in meaningful activities that enrich their lives and build on skills. Staff are available 24 hours a day including waking night staff when required. Does this sound like something you could do? Your duties will include: Supporting individuals to plan and engage in activities in line with their individualised activity planner, which could include holidays, social events, religious and sporting activities, education and employment. Maintain the general health, wellbeing and emotional needs of the people we support. Encouraging individuals to access a range of opportunities and experiences. Supporting individuals to keep in contact with family and friends, and to participate in social and community activities. And, of course, you need to ensure that the dignity and choice of the people we support is preserved at all times. We are not an agency - you will be working for Achieve together as part of our amazing team, and will benefit from our in-house learning and development opportunites right throughout your career. You'll work at one service, not driving from client to client, so you'll form a close bond with the people you support and your colleagues (and be paid for your entire day's work). If this sounds like you - apply now Why work for Achieve together? In addition to your salary, our benefits package includes: a pension scheme paid annual leave reward/recognition schemes a generous staff discount and benefits scheme excellent opportunities for career progression Once you choose to apply you will be asked to create an account with us. This will only take a moment and will allow us to contact you regarding the vacancy and enable you to track the progress of your application. We are not an agency and won't share your details with any other companies.