Day Opportunities-Support Worker - #2094361

This is an on-site, full time role based in Leyton. Our Support Workers are responsible for providing day-to-day support for individuals with disabilities, facilitating activities and skills development. Support workers ensure the well-being of the individuals under their care in a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment. You’ll be part of a friendly team and will be expected to work flexibly across the service to ensure client needs are met.

Main Purpose of job

Support clients to engage and participate in activities. Work as part of a team to lead sessions, provide support to clients as needed, sometimes on a one-to-one basis. Work flexibly across the service, ensuring client needs are met.

Responsible to: Deputy Manager.

Main tasks

• Provide on-going support to clients throughout the day, during all activities and in break times.
• Support clients to participate in activities, helping them to achieve their goals.
• Provide “active support” in line with clients’ individual plans and risk assessments.
• Assist with activity planning and risk assessments.
• Lead activities as needed, both on site and in the community.
• Assist with record keeping such as daily reports, case diary sheets and contribute to client reviews as needed.
• Promote health and wellbeing of all clients.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of clients and staff is always given priority.
• Work with other team members to ensure smooth running of the daily programme.
• Work in line with Day Opportunities principles, company policies and procedures, with specific regard to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

If you are passionate about empowering others, motivated by making a difference and have a positive outlook and sense of fun, we’d love to hear from you.