Female Support Services Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Hampshire, United Kingdom Advance Full time

Position: Female Specialist Support Worker

Location: Gosport, Hampshire

Hours: up to 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in's)

Salary: £28,527.10 per annum

Job Reference: 4168

Note: Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role:

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the lives of others?

Advance is seeking a Female Specialist Support Worker in the Gosport area to join our innovative service dedicated to supporting individuals with complex needs.

If you are compassionate, enthusiastic, and eager to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you. This role offers the opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of our customers, ensuring that no two days are ever the same.

As a Female Specialist Support Worker, you will assist our new clients in navigating their daily lives, helping them to achieve their personal goals and live independently. Comprehensive training and ongoing support will be provided to equip you for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with personal care and hygiene as needed
  • Administering medication when required
  • Helping with meal preparation and cooking
  • Accompanying clients to medical appointments
  • Facilitating social activities
  • Supporting the development of independent living skills
  • Assisting with household tasks such as cleaning and laundry
  • Maintaining accurate records and updating care plans as necessary
  • Staying current with training requirements

Advance offers a pathway for career progression; many of our Support Workers have advanced to managerial positions or transitioned into various roles within our organization. We also provide flexible working arrangements to accommodate your personal commitments.

Candidate Profile:

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with autism or learning disabilities. To be successful in this role, you should:

  • Be capable of adapting to the evolving support needs of clients and developing personalized support plans based on your expertise
  • Deliver care in accordance with co-produced plans, fostering meaningful relationships with clients and their support networks
  • Manage behaviors of concern with effective support planning and risk management
  • Monitor and evaluate the health and behavioral needs of clients
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to colleagues, demonstrating high standards of practice
  • Identify and address any risks that may impact client safety or service effectiveness
  • Possess strong literacy and numeracy skills in English
  • Be willing to achieve the Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification or equivalent
  • Have a minimum of one year of substantial experience in Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health Services
  • Work collaboratively as part of a team

About Advance:

Advance is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and support services for individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our mission is to transform lives by delivering high-quality services that empower individuals to live fulfilling lives and achieve their personal aspirations.

We recognize that our staff are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to creating a supportive work environment. We invest in our employees by offering training, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to career growth.

Benefits of Working with Advance:

  • Flexible working hours tailored to your needs and those of our clients
  • Compensation for travel time and mileage between appointments
  • Generous paid holiday entitlement, increasing with service
  • Sector-specific training and professional development opportunities
  • Access to employee discounts and perks
  • Long service awards
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in new colleagues
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme for additional support
  • Free DBS check
  • Opportunities for career advancement within Advance
  • Pension scheme with matched contributions

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission, and we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of those we support. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, with costs covered by Advance.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all individuals interested in joining our team. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job listing once sufficient applications have been received.

For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are specifically seeking to appoint a Female only candidate (exemption under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9).



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