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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Employer:The Walled Garden Moreton
Position:Support Worker
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Job Types: Part Time full time
Location:Dorchester, South West England, England
We’re looking to add a Day Opportunities Support Worker to our dedicated adult social care team based at our location in Dorchester town centre. This individual will be integral in the support and guidance of our service users as they spend time with EMA.
Working hours – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 09:30 – 16:30, 28 hours per week
Our service is designed to empower individuals, promote independence, and provide a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, led by their choices. Whether it’s developing new skills, engaging with the local community, or simply finding a supportive and welcoming environment, we’re here to make a difference.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can empower others and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you! Our friendly team is growing, and we’re excited to find new people to help us, and our service users on their journey.
Previous experience working with adults or young people with SEND is desirable, though not essential, and full training is provided.
The support worker role within Day Opportunities is responsible for supporting the service to provide engaging and fulfilling activities to those who attend the service. Working alongside the day opportunities coordinator and other support staff to ensure the smooth running of the service and the meeting of clients needs, wishes and outcomes.
Providing direct support to individuals to engage in daily activities, social opportunities, and life skills development, both within the service and in the wider community.
Promoting independence by encouraging and assisting individuals to participate in planning and decision-making about their own care and activities.
Facilitating structured sessions such as art, cooking, music, drama, fitness, or vocational skills, tailored to the interests and needs of the individuals.
Supporting with personal care, where required, in a respectful and dignified manner that upholds each person’s preferences and privacy.
Monitoring individual progress and wellbeing, maintaining clear, accurate, and timely records including support plans, risk assessments, and daily notes.
Promoting safeguarding and the welfare of all individuals by adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and reporting any concerns in line with safeguarding protocols.
Working collaboratively with families, carers, external professionals, and colleagues to deliver holistic and consistent support.
Contributing to a positive team environment, participating in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing training to continuously improve practice.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and upholding the rights and choices of young adults with learning disabilities at all times.
Supporting individuals with behaviour that may challenge, using approved techniques and a person-centred approach, with a focus on positive outcomes.
Promoting safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all individuals by following organisational and statutory safeguarding procedures, raising concerns promptly, and contributing to a safe and supportive environment.
Maintaining a safe environment by adhering to health and safety policies and procedures, conducting regular risk assessments, and reporting hazards or incidents without delay.
Employ My Ability is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protections/adult safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and an enhanced DBS check.
It is a criminal offence for those who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for this role.
Employ My Ability is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Employ My Ability is a Disability Confident employer
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
All documentation relating to applicants will be treated confidentially in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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