Support Worker

Job Summary

At Pathways of Hope, we believe in delivering care that uplifts, empowers, and brings dignity to every individual we support. As a Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—providing compassionate, person-centred support that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.

Responsibilities for Support Worker (16-25 year olds)

• Providing emotional support to individuals
• Supporting and monitoring their healthcare needs, including administering medication
• Supporting them to pursue hobbies and interests.
• Supporting the learning of new skills or gaining employment.
• Teaching life skills, such as budgeting and paying bills.
• Supporting and prompting with everyday tasks such as meal preparation, writing a shopping list, going shopping or maintaining their housing tenancy.
• Helping them to access community facilities and be included in community groups.
• Understanding their communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language.
• Working with other professionals, such as doctors and therapists, to ensure consistency of support.
• Analysing an individual’s needs and drawing up a focused support plan.