Fancy a job where you can be a superhero without putting on a cape?

Ever thought of becoming a support worker?

You don’t need to have had experience in health and social care, but you do need to be passionate about what you and show compassion towards the people we support!

Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17

Hours: 37.5 per week with the opportunities for overtime.

Achieve together are currently looking for a Support Worker to join the care team based in Littlehampton, West Sussex on a permanent basis.

About us

Harwich House supports adults with a learning disability, including those with visual impairment, autism and complex epilepsy. Our aim is to support individuals to achieve their goals, participate in meaningful activities and to build on their skills. All individuals will have a person centred plan developed alongside a details communications passport. Harwich House is situated five minutes away from Littlehampton seafront and is close to the town centre which offers shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. Harwich also benefits from the facilities and resources of the larger nearby towns of Chichester and Worthing. The train station is also within walking distance.

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Job Details

• Supporting the individuals to plan and engage in activities in line with their individualised activity planner, which could include holidays, social events, religious and sporting activities, education and employment.
• Maintain the general health, wellbeing and emotional needs of the people we support.
• To encourage the individuals to access a range of opportunities and experiences.
• Supporting the individuals to keep in contact with family and friends, and to participate in social and community activities including annual holiday and professional networks.

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary.
• The option to increase your earnings with overtime.
• Fully paid training and DBS check.
• A pension scheme.
• Online discount scheme.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.

About Achieve together

We are a leading provider of care and support for people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, dementia, hearing impairment, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, profound and multiple learning disabilities and epilepsy.

The people we support live in homely, family-like residences, and are encouraged to participate fully in the local community.

Achieve together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

So, if you fancy a new challenge, what are you waiting for? Apply now!