At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower learning disabled adults to live independently and confidently.
- Company: Hft, a leading Social Care provider with a warm, inclusive culture.
- Benefits: 33 days annual leave, flexible pay options, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values your growth and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by supporting others to achieve their goals.
- Qualifications: Passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 26000 £ per year.
Empower Choice. Build Confidence. Work with Purpose. At Hft, a leading Social Care provider, we stand alongside learning disabled adults, empowering them to live life their way. As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in enabling people to achieve their goals, grow in confidence, and live fulfilling lives. Every day, you’ll stand alongside people to keep them active, connected, and in control of their own life.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Enable people to make their own choices and live life in a way that feels right for them.
- Encourage participation in social, leisure, work, and community activities that bring connection and enjoyment.
- Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while respecting people’s decisions.
- Support people to attend health appointments and manage medication confidently.
- Build independence step by step, so people gain new skills and self-belief.
- Stand alongside people to manage daily life with confidence, including personal care when needed.
- Keep accurate records and follow safeguarding practices to ensure everyone is safe and supported.
Who you are
- You’re passionate about standing alongside learning disabled adults and supporting them to live life their way.
- Patience, supportiveness, and respect for people’s choices.
- A positive, encouraging approach that celebrates achievement.
- Strong communication skills to build trusting relationships.
- Willingness to learn and work towards a Health and Social Care qualification.
- Confidence providing personal support when it’s needed.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, waking and sleep-in shifts.
- Experience in social care is welcome but not essential; your attitude and values matter most.
Life at Hft
Joining Hft means becoming part of a warm, inclusive team that values both your wellbeing and the impact you make. We believe every learning disabled adult should have the chance to live the best life possible, and that begins with supporting our colleagues. Our values guide everything we do: we’re diverse and inclusive, kind and compassionate, positive and solution-focused, and visionary about what the best life possible can look like. Here, your work has real purpose. You’ll be part of a welcoming team that values what you bring, supports your growth, and ensures you feel included and appreciated every step of the way.
What We Offer
- A role with real impact, where your work empowers others.
- A warm, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
- 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Access to award-winning training and career development.
- Flexible pay options via Wagestream.
- Wellbeing support including Digital GP, counselling, and mental health services.
- Discounts on mobiles, life assurance, and referral rewards.
- Family-friendly policies and return-to-work bonuses.
Accessibility: We believe everyone should have the support they need to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or in the role itself, Hft - proudly a Disability Confident Employer - is committed to ensuring disabled people can apply, succeed, and thrive with us.
Background checks: We’re committed to keeping the people we support safe, so this role requires a satisfactory DBS and background checks. Don’t worry; we’ll guide you through the process.
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At Hft, we are dedicated to empowering learning-disabled adults to live life on their own terms, making us an exceptional employer for those passionate about social care. Our supportive and inclusive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, with access to award-winning training and flexible pay options. Join us in a role that not only offers meaningful impact but also provides a warm team environment where your leadership can truly make a difference.
