Job Description

Job Introduction

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.


You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Where you'll be working:

Gillingham- Dorset;

We require support for our client who is living in Gillingham, Dorset.

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

12.50 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to 1000 Outstanding career development Fully funded training and career development with our apprenticeship program Employee assistance programme Blue Light card discount package Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work

You must hold a UK valid Drivers Licence and access to your own Car.

At least 12 months experience in Support Work with people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

You will be allocated to work in one of our services with the flexibility to work in any other services when this is required, or when you choose to do additional hours. This is a great opportunity to meet other team members and the people we support to expand your knowledge and potential.*

How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.

As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;

Encouraging

- people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.

Supporting

- Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.

Communicating

- effectively communicate using people's chosen methods

Engaging

- promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life

Specialising

- supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches

Recording

- keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management

Team player

- Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.

About Agincare

'We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.


Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.


All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

GILEN