Support Worker

Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NWRegistered Charity Number: 1131652Registered Company Number: 06820293 Job Summary The Support Worker will work as part of a small team, under the direction of the SeniorSupport Workers and the General Manager, providing high quality care and socialopportunities for disabled young adults aged 18-30 who attend 4Ever Unique daytime supportservice. Job Description Service Start Date Job TitleResponsible ToSalary Hours Support Worker(12 month Maternity Leave Cover)Senior Support Worker / GeneralManager £12.65 per hour 35 hours per week including oneSaturday per monthAll hours worked between 8:45amand 6:15pm.January 2026 • To work with the team of Support Workers to run a person-centred service that focuses on the goals of the young adults that attend. • To be the Key Worker for a group of young adults and complete all relevant work associated with this including being the point of contact for the family, coordinating the young adult’s annual review, maintaining and updating all the necessary paperwork for the young adult and to be responsible for their goals and development. To plan and deliver activities, projects and trips that develop the independence and confidence of the young adults. To provide necessary support and care to the young adults to ensure that their needs are met. • • • To assist with transporting young adults to and from the centre as necessary ensuring that relevant training is being applied at all times • To deliver personal care to any young adult who requires support. • To use enthusiasm and skills to encourage the young adults to participate in projects. • To develop and maintain good relations with the parents, carers and families of the young adults. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NWRegistered Charity Number: 1131652Registered Company Number: 06820293 This jobdescription will be reviewed regularly in light of changing service requirements andany suchchanges will be discussed with the post holder. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. • To promote a welcoming and supporting environment that is safe and stimulating for the young adults that is safe, stimulating and caters to their individual needs. • To work with the team to develop and promote the service digitally and within the local community. • To liaise, when necessary, with social workers and other external agencies.• To deliver, when required, engaging virtual sessions that allow the young adults to socialise. Admin • To maintain and update all key young adult’s personal information and records as required including Care Plans, Risk Assessments and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans. • To create and complete risk assessments for young adults, trips and activities • To implement the charity’s policies and procedures at all times including the Safeguarding Policy. • To use internal systems to maintain records and complete general admin such as Connect, Microsoft Office and the Server/Shared Drive • To complete all necessary training as and when required. • To attend and contribute to team and planning meetings. • To plan engaging sessions that contribute to specific goals of the service and the young adults including both face-to-face and virtual. Other • Toprovide continuity in the absence of other team members and the 4Ever Unique Manager • Such other duties as may reasonably be required. Unique Kidz and Co, Woodhill Lane, Morecambe, LA4 4NWRegistered Charity Number: 1131652Registered Company Number: 06820293 Person Specification: Support Worker Essential Other Skills &Abilities PersonalAttributes Experience &Knowledge RequirementQualifications • Level 1 Safeguarding Children and Young People or the willingness to attend training • Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, Learning Support or equivalent • • Knowledge and understanding of young adults with disabilities • Experience of working as part of a team • Knowledge of good practice • Knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Health and Safety • Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills • Ability to lead an activity or project with the young adults needs in mind • Friendly, positive and professional manner • Enthusiasm • Team player • Evident passion for the charity and excellence in service provision Knowledge of Unique Kidzand Co and the services itprovides MakatonSpecialist skills and intereststhat would be of benefit to4Ever Unique Experience of working in ahigh quality care settingExperience ofcommunicating withparents/carers and externalagencies Desirable • Training in First Aid, MiDAS, Moving and Handling, Food Hygiene and Fire Safety, Administration of Medication Full UK Driving Licence • Interview Interview HowAssessedApplicationForm ApplicationForm /Interview ApplicationForm /Interview •• •• •