Job Overview
We are looking for new support workers to expand our provision at Live! across Adult Day Opportunities, After-School Youth Clubs, Holiday Clubs, Social Action, Health & Fitness, Performing Arts & Social Groups.
You will a be fun, people person, with a high degree of energy, creativity & empathy. You will possess fantastic communication skills, have health & social care, youth work, childcare or education experience and enjoy the challenge of working within a person-centred, busy, diverse environment. Flexibility, an ability to prioritise, patience and a sense of humour are also essential.
Main Purpose of Role
Provide practical and personal support — assist small groups and individuals with pastoral support, intimate & personal care, meals, medication, communication & understanding, mobility, motor skills, and basic task completion.
Promote independence — Empower people with additional needs to participate, experience & learn, to build skills & make choices, to track their own progress and achieve personal goals.
Support wellbeing and community inclusion — Promote healthy lifestyles, active citizenship and individual autonomy. Enable full participation and optimise opportunities for progressive personal development, both at Live! and in the community.
Requirements
- Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification (or above) - Essential
- English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above - Essential
- Inclusion, Equality & Diversity, Safeguarding knowledge / awareness - Essential
- Full clean driving licence and access to own transport - Essential
- Experience of working in an Adult Health & Social Care setting - Desirable
- Experience of working within Education / Childcare / Youth Work setting - Desirable
- Experience of working with specific targeted groups e.g. vulnerable adults & children - Desirable
- Neurodiversity/Disability Awareness - Desirable
Join us in creating a supportive environment where children and young people can thrive! This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to bring energy, dedication, and professionalism into every interaction.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification (or above)?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
