Support Worker
We are seeking caring and committed individuals to join a supportive care team delivering high quality support across Dorset.
Overview
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.27 per hour rising to £12.52 after probation and Care Certificate
Location: Stalbridge, Sherborne, Weymouth and Dorchester
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Ongoing
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support, helping people to live independently and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing personal care and daily living support
- Supporting with meal preparation and medication
- Assisting individuals in the community
- Building positive, trusting relationships
- Working collaboratively within a care team
- Recording and reporting changes in needs
- Following safeguarding and confidentiality procedures
About You
- Compassionate, patient and committed
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible to work a rota including some weekends
- Passionate about delivering person centred care
- Previous experience helpful but not essential as training is provided
About the Organisation
A well established charity with over 30 years' experience supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The organisation is values led, focusing on dignity, inclusivity and person centred support, with a strong commitment to staff development and wellbeing.
Benefits
- Enhanced annual leave based on length of service
- Birthday leave
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
- Blue Light Card and additional staff perks
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
Other roles you may have experience of could include
Care Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Care Worker