Support Worker

Are you a compassionate and driven individual looking for a career that makes a real difference in people's lives? If you are dedicated to empowering those with learning disabilities, enduring mental ill health, autism, and other complex needs. We are eager to connect with passionate individuals who are committed to providing person‑centred care. If you have the empathy, resilience, and dedication it takes to enrich the lives of the individuals we support, we want to hear from you If you haven't worked in care before, we will provide you will all the support required. When you first join, you will be paid for completing a comprehensive Induction Programme involving face‑to‑face training, e‑learning and shadowing experienced members of your team. For those new to care, we will make sure that you are given the support to complete your Care Certificate and gain a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or relevant to your role, partnering with our provider company Paragon Skills. This is a Full Time contracted position, with shifts can vary across days, nights and weekends, offering you the flexibility to work around commitments you may already have. It's a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults. Benefits Take your Birthday off plus 5.6 weeks of holiday. Continuous Learning & Development opportunities – including access to bespoke training, Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care and Business and Leadership & Management. Health Cash Back and Pension Scheme. Eligible for £500 bonus through our refer a friend scheme (unlimited referrals). Enhanced pay for maternity or paternity leave. Blue Light Discount Scheme. Eligibility for COSTCO membership. Main Responsibility Support service users to lead a full and active life in line with their wishes and choices, considering their assessed needs and individual support and care plans, participating in the development of plans where applicable. Support individuals to stay safe, taking appropriate action to safeguard their welfare and protect them from abuse wherever possible. Provide emotional support when needed, maintaining a person‑centred approach. Support service users to participate in chosen social activities and services in their community, manage their finances and medication responsibly, help with practical tasks around the home, and respectfully support with personal care, hygiene and healthcare. You will be an informal point of contact for those in the service users circle of support (e.g. Families and Social Workers). Accurately report and record any issues related to the care and support of our Service Users to monitor their health and wellbeing. Comply with Health and Safety regulations and have regard for the Health, Safety and Welfare of others. Form appropriate relationships with those we care for and maintain professional boundaries in work. Work within organisational policies, procedures and guidance. Committed to demonstrating the organisations values and behaviours in their work. The Ideal Candidate Caring and compassionate, having a genuine passion for wanting to help our service users lead a full and active life to enable them to achieve as much independence as possible. We understand that not everyone has experience of working in the care sector, and that's why we recruit individuals based on their values. Ability to remain positive when there are challenging days – you have the chance to positively influence how someone feels and that is no small thing. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team as well as using your own initiative, and have a willingness to support your colleagues when needed. Must have completed all mandatory training, including Moving & Handling (theory and practical). Strong communication skills and a good standard of spoken and written English. Must have a full UK driving licence. Must have full‑time availability – candidates with visa‑related hour restrictions are not eligible. Must be fully flexible during the day, with shift start times from 8:00 AM to 8 PM, across Monday to Sunday. Alternate weekend working is required. Accreditation Leadership is people‑centric and values‑driven. Learning and development are embedded in everyday work. Engagement is measured, acted on, and constantly improved. Values are not just written – they’re lived. Innovation, inclusion, and giving back are part of the culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr