Support Worker


Company:	Pathways of Hope
Salary:	from £13 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Shanklin
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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