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Agincare Group

Gillingham, Dorset / Global

Support Worker

  • £12,000

Job Description

Package Description: Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in someones life? Were looking for a caring, reliable and empathetic Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team. This is your opportunity to support a remarkable woman in her 50s living with autism, a learning disability and epilepsy, as she builds a happy, fulfilling life in her own home.

About the person youll support:

Susan has a vibrant personality, is expressive and strong-minded. Although she is non-verbal, she communicates clearly in her own way using gestures, facial expressions, and writing. Susan knows what she wants, and you'll need to be someone who really listens, learns her communication style, and builds trust over time.

Susan has shown great resilience and is now building a brighter, more fulfilling future. Your support will help her reconnect with the things she loves like beach walks, drives, and lunches out at her own pace. She values calm, patient and consistent people who support her with respect and kindness.

About the role:

This is a 2:1 support package, meaning youll be part of a small, consistent team working closely with another Support Worker at any one time. Susans home is her sanctuary calm, quiet, and personal. Your relationship with her is central to the support you provide.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting Susans confidence and trust-building journey

Encouraging activities she enjoys: music, TV, drives, beach walks

Helping Susan feel safe and supported in new or unfamiliar situations

Communicating clearly in her preferred style

Providing personal care and daily living support

Following support plans with care and accuracy

Keeping accurate records and raising any concerns

Promoting independence and wellbeing in a respectful, person-centred way

What were looking for:

Experience with learning disabilities and complex needs (desirable, not essential)

A calm, patient and thoughtful approach

Willingness to learn and work closely with a tight-knit team

Ability to follow detailed plans and communication strategies with consistency

A Full UK driving Licence

12 Months on your Right To Work

Why join us?

We believe that every person deserves to l...

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