Live Out Support Assistant

Are you a motivated individual seeking a fulfilling role that makes a positive impact? Join L'Arche's Support Assistant team and contribute to creating a more inclusive society while embarking on an empowering and meaningful career. 

Summary:

Our Live-Out Support Assistant program offers a unique opportunity to provide essential care while receiving comprehensive training and support. As a Support Assistant, you'll engage in meaningful work while having the flexibility to pursue your own goals.

Main Responsibilities:

As a Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in promoting the well-being and independence of individuals with learning disabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated support in alignment with agreed care plans, encompassing all facets of daily life
• Offering practical, physical, and emotional assistance while actively encouraging freedom of choice and self-sufficiency
• Collaborating as an integral part of a team, fostering clear communication with professionals and families

What We Offer:

• Be an integral part of a caring community, supporting individuals with learning disabilities in their daily lives.
• Comprehensive training and guidance to complete the Care Certificate qualification, with potential for sponsored study towards a QCF qualification
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, along with a refer-a-friend scheme and a contributory pension scheme
• Personal development support, including individual and group reflections, as well as access to our mentoring program
• Free life insurance coverage

Target Audience:

Calling all compassionate individuals who wish to make a difference! If your seeking meaningful work which embraces you for person you are and the skills you bring to the table and you're passionate about social care and want to contribute without committing to a live-in arrangement, our Live-Out Support Assistant program is tailored for you. 

No experience is required although experienced assistants will find we do care differently and embrace the transformative power of meaningful connections and relationships between both assistants and the people with learning disabilities we support. 

Key Locations:

We're excited to offer this opportunity across various communities, including Ipswich, Brecon, Bognor Regis, and Canterbury. Join us in building bridges between localities and communities, creating a network of support and growth.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're enthusiastic about making a positive change, gaining valuable skills in social care, and being a part of a supportive community, we invite you to apply for the L'Arche Live-Out Support Assistant program. For more detailed information please go to our website or follow the link and discover what availability we have on our Join us Section

To Apply:

Live-out vacancies are all recruited for separately by the communities. Please follow the link to our website for the vacancy listings page.

However If you are having any trouble regarding applications or wish to know more contact us at: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to L’Arche!