Encompass Careers - Support Worker

Encompass is looking for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers in the Dorset area. We offer highly competitive rates of pay and genuine career progression opportunities. Lack of experience won’t hold you back – we’ll provide all the training you need to ensure you succeed in your new role. Generous annual leave, sick pay, and employer sponsored pension scheme are just some of the excellent benefits you’ll receive.

Encompass has over 25 years’ expertise in creatively supporting independence, providing professional care and support services to people with learning disabilities and mental health issues across Dorset. By putting the individual needs of our service users at the forefront of every decision we make, we offer a uniquely tailored service which exceeds expectations. This is your chance to have a rewarding and fulfilling career working with amazing people every day.

What you’ll be doing:

You'll work as part of a wider support team within one of dedicated registered care homes or supported living schemes or part of our community team. Your main duties will include (but are not limited to):

Effectively working as a team to support adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex/ill health, and behaviours that may challenge
Supporting and assisting with all aspects of individual care to maintain optimum health and wellbeing, including: personal care, administering medication, mobility, and supporting individuals to live the life they desire
Enabling access to opportunities which enhance a positive sense of purpose
Planning, implementing and delivering life and support plans suited to individual needs and outcomes
Working in accordance with regulations/requirements of Care Quality Commission and all contracting partners
Effectively working as a team to support adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex/ill health, and challenging behaviours that may challenge

What we need from you:

We’d like someone with a creative, flexible and sensitive approach to support work. Experience working with people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential. In addition to this, we’re looking for someone who’s:

Highly self-motivated
Good communicator
Mature attitude with a good sense of humour
Able to work independently or as part of team
Full induction and Care Certificate and all core training as required

What we can offer you:

We believe in compensating our staff fairly for their hard work. As well as excellent training and support, we offer an above average pay rate of £8/hour.

Our fantastic benefits include: