Fancy a job where you can be a superhero without having to wear a cape?
Ever thought of becoming a Support Worker?
Full time opportunities available - 37.5 hours per week
£8.30 per hour
We are looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dedicated and hardworking care team in Portsmouth.
About us
Chetwynd Road is a 24-hour supported living service for adults aged 18+ with autism spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs including behaviours that may challenge, restricted mobility, sight impairment and epilepsy.
Chetwynd Road offers individualised support packages, working with people to develop their independence and achieve significant life outcomes. Our person centered planning approach supports individuals with life and independence skills development. Individuals will be supported with the identification and maintenance of education placements and/or employment, as well as social and leisure activities
Please note that for this service we can only consider female applicants (exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).
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.
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 opportunities right throughout your career.
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.