Support Worker

This is a responsible role which is really varied, extremely rewarding and satisfying as you will be helping people live a fun and active life. This is a role that will be supporting adults with multiple needs across two services based on the same site, near the town centre. You will be part of a team supporting six individuals who have near 1:1 staffing in support with two staff sleeping in overnight.

• Up to 37.5 hours a week with the prospect of picking up additional hours
• Shift patterns are:Earlies=7.30-15.00, Lates= 14.30-22.00, there are also some shifts that are 11.00-19.00 or 09.00-21.00
• 4 sleep ins per month
• Work 2 weekends per month
About you- Full training is provided, however, previous Positive Behaviour Support experience is essential.,
• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time), which increases after 3 and 5 years' service
• A range of fully paid training in support of your skills development, including Positive Behaviour Support & all ongoing refresher training.
• Access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Pension contribution
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Do you want to gain a recognised qualification in social care? - We offer the ability to work and study at the same time (subject to funding and criteria)
Please note this position will involve evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts.


• You're able to work as part of a team as well as lone working.
• You have a range of communication skills
• Confident in assisting with personal care, moving + handling
• Compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect
• Adaptable to different abilities in needs and communication
• Driver desirable but not essential
• As part of your role, you will be using a digital app called Nourish, where all care and support plans of the people we support are held. Experience of using a digital or mobile app would be desirable however full training will be given, Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.