Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team as a Support Worker, where you will empower individuals to live independently and confidently, ensuring they feel respected, valued, and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
Empowerment & Independence: Assist service users in making informed life decisions, engaging in community and leisure activities, and fostering independence through daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and gardening.
Health & Wellbeing: Support physical and emotional health needs, including administering medication (upon competency assessment) and assisting with health appointments.
Safe & Respectful Care: Provide personal care respectfully and protect service users from abuse while maintaining confidentiality and following safeguarding protocols.
Homely Environment: Create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where service users can thrive.
Collaboration & Communication: Build effective relationships with service users, families, and external agencies while maintaining clear documentation and reporting.
Continuous Development: Participate in training, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development to ensure the best outcomes for service users.
About the role
Essential Skills and Attributes:
A caring, approachable, and professional attitude.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Understanding of autism, safeguarding policies, and a person-centered approach.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
Full, clean driving license.
Experience in implementing care plans and risk assessments.
Why Join Us?
A supportive and inclusive team environment.
Opportunities for professional growth and training.
The chance to positively impact the lives of others every day.
If you’re committed to empowering individuals and promoting independence, we want to hear from you!
What you will need
Required criteria
- Understanding of autism, safeguarding policies, and a person-centered approach
Desired criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
- Full, clean driving license
Foxglove
Foxglove Care is a dedicated provider of high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Committed to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life, the organization offers tailored support in residential and community settings. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, Foxglove Care ensures a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. The company values dignity, respect, and inclusion, fostering meaningful relationships and empowering those they support. Through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, Foxglove Care delivers professional and compassionate services that make a real difference in people's lives.
Established in 2003, Foxglove Care provides high-quality, person-centered support for adults with learning disabilities, specializing in autism and behaviors of concern. Their ethos emphasizes individualized care in ordinary homes within community settings, adapting to changing needs. Operating small residences with no more than three individuals, they ensure personalized attention and a supportive environment. Since 2016, Foxglove Supported Living has extended their services, offering care to individuals in their own homes. Committed to empowering individuals, Foxglove Care enables clients to lead fulfilling lives with dignity and respect.
Foxglove Care fosters a compassionate and inclusive company culture centered around dignity, respect, and empowerment. The organization is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where both staff and the individuals they care for can thrive. With a strong emphasis on person-centered care, Foxglove Care values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional development to ensure the highest standards of service. Employees are encouraged to build meaningful relationships, promoting trust and a sense of community. Through open communication, integrity, and a commitment to excellence, Foxglove Care cultivates a workplace that is both rewarding and impactful, where every individual is valued and supported.
Our benefits
Foxglove Care offers a range of benefits to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees. Team members enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive training programs, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive work environment. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling and employee assistance programs. Staff also benefit from a rewarding and fulfilling career, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. With a strong emphasis on employee well-being and continuous development, Foxglove Care ensures its team feels valued, motivated, and empowered in their roles.
Vacation, Paid time off
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
On the job learning
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Support Worker
Foxglove Care is a dedicated provider of high-quality, person-centered care for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Committed to promoting independence and enhancing quality of life, the organization offers tailored support in residential and community settings. With a compassionate and highly skilled team, Foxglove Care ensures a safe, nurturing environment where individuals can thrive. The company values dignity, respect, and inclusion, fostering meaningful relationships and empowering those they support. Through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, Foxglove Care delivers professional and compassionate services that make a real difference in people's lives.