Position: Support Worker Location: Poole, Dorset Hours: 20 contracted hours per week (Two days a week including weekends) Salary: £12,761.29 per annum (£12.24p/h) About the Role: If you would like to work somewhere where you make a real difference every day, and you are caring, fun, and up for a challenge, we want to hear from you. Advance is looking for Support Workers in Poole, Dorset to support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working, and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care. A full UK driving license is preferable as this customer has their own vehicle to access the community. Day to Day Activities: Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required) Medication administration (if required) Support with preparing and cooking meals Support with attending medical appointments Support with social activities Support with independent skills Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required Keeping up to date with your training Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business. There are genuine opportunities to learn, develop, and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments. About the Candidate: You don’t need previous experience in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, passion, and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities. Good at working on your own and within a team Excellent at communicating with people Able to complete quality support records Able to work every other weekend Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records Need to be literate and numerate in English Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate About the Organisation: Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued, and know their voices are heard. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset, and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing training and support to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognized qualifications, and realize your career aspirations. Benefits of Working for Advance: Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers Paid mileage and travel time between appointments Paid holiday (from 25 to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours) Sector specific training as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development Access to Perks at Work with great discounts Long service awards in 5 year increments Golden Hello/refer a friend scheme up to £500 Cycle to work scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service) Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.