Full job descriptionPackage Description: 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:
Elizabeth Court - Dorchester
This is a 16 bed
supported living service in the centre of Dorchester close to all local amenities and transport links,
supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs
.Offering
supporting living, encouraging and enabling people to live as
independently
as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities. We are looking for
support
workers to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomesAs an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:
• £13.20 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training and career development
• Blue Light card discount package
• Company pension scheme
What is required from you?
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
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 lifeSpecialising -
supporting
people who may need positive behavioural support
approachesRecording - 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.


Join Us at Our Recruitment Open Day – 1st July at the Dorchester Corn Exchange.
Thinking about a career as a Support Worker? Come along to our Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 1st July, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester - High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Meet one of our amazing Support Workers and a person we support and discover how rewarding a career in supported living can be. Learn more about the role, ask questions, take part in on-the-day interviews and find out how you can make a real difference in people’s lives.
Whether you’re an experienced Support Worker or carer or looking for a new and rewarding career, we’d love to meet you.No need to book, just come along!