The Ark Day Centre is looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others build confidence, develop independence, try new activities and get involved in their local community.
You don't necessarily need previous experience in social care. If you have the right attitude, are compassionate and genuinely want to support people to live fulfilling lives, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care and support to adults with complex needs in a welcoming day centre environment.
Every day can be different. You could be supporting someone to develop a new skill, encouraging participation in an activity, assisting with personal care or helping someone access the community.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing person-centred support to adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.
- Supporting individuals to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
- Encouraging participation in meaningful activities, hobbies and social opportunities.
- Supporting people to access community activities, outings and local services.
- Providing personal care where required, always maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
- Assisting with eating, drinking, mobility and other daily living needs in line with individual support plans.
- Building positive, trusting and professional relationships with the people you support.
- Promoting choice, inclusion, equality and independence in everything you do.
- Supporting individuals who may display behaviours of concern, using appropriate person-centred approaches.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Completing accurate daily records and reporting any concerns or changes in wellbeing.
- Following safeguarding, health and safety and organisational procedures.
About You
We're looking for people who are:
- Kind, caring and compassionate.
- Patient, understanding and respectful.
- Reliable, positive and responsible.
- Calm and confident when dealing with challenging or unexpected situations.
- Passionate about supporting adults with complex needs and disabilities.
- Good communicators with strong listening skills.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Confident encouraging people to participate, try new things and achieve their goals.
- Committed to person-centred care, dignity, equality and inclusion.
Experience & Qualifications
- Good spoken and written English.
- The legal right to work in the UK.
- A genuine interest in supporting adults with care and support needs.Why Work With Us?
At The Ark Day Centre, we're focused on supporting people to live more independent, confident and fulfilling lives.
As a Support Worker, you'll get to know the people you support, understand what matters to them and help them achieve their individual goals.
If you're looking for a Monday-to-Friday Support Worker job where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note: The Ark Day Centre does not offer UK visa sponsorship or Certificates of Sponsorship.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
Apply today to join our team as a Support Worker.
Pay: Up to £25,605.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
