Support Worker

Support Worker

Preston

-13.65 per hour

Full time

Role Overview:
Brook Street Social Care is seeking compassionate and motivated Support Workers to join our Day Services team in Preston. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, helping them to live fulfilling lives with greater independence, choice, and control.

You will support individuals in a person-centred way, encouraging participation in meaningful activities while promoting confidence, wellbeing, and social inclusion.

Reporting and Key Relationships:

• Reports to: Assistant Managers, Manager, Disability Services Manager

• Works alongside: Colleagues, managers, and individuals accessing the day service

Key Responsibilities:

• Support individuals to build confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills, enabling them to form relationships and engage in community life

• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment that celebrates individuality

• Encourage and involve individuals in making decisions about their lives, supporting their overall health and wellbeing

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with families, carers, and professionals

• Assist individuals in accessing activities in line with their person-centred plans

• Plan and deliver structured sessions and activities tailored to individual needs

• Maintain clear and accessible records of participation, progress, and development

• Attend review and planning meetings when required

• Support individuals to take part in age-appropriate activities within the local community

• Provide personal care and assist with ongoing health monitoring where necessary

• Offer physical support, including assisting those who use wheelchairs when out in the community

• Complete any required training to meet specific health or support needs

• Work collaboratively with families, carers, volunteers, and external professionals to enhance service delivery

• Act as an advocate to ensure individuals'' voices are heard and respected

• Promote and uphold best practice in safeguarding, health and safety, and mental capacity

• Engage in regular supervision and contribute to team meetings

• Work in line with all organisational policies and procedures