Supported Living East Lancashire

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: East Lancashire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

**Salary**: £13.00 per hour

**Please note we do not offer sponsor or transfer of sponsor**

**About the Role**

Come and join our fantastic team here at Cedar Health and Wellbeing. We’re currently recruiting motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our Supported Living in East Lancashire, supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs, within their own homes.

This role is ideal for someone who can use their initiative, think creatively, and take a proactive, outcome-focused approach. Whether you’re new to care or already experienced, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support to grow in your role and progress your career with us.

**Our Mission**

We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality residential and supported living care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.

We aim to support people to reach their full potential, improve their health and wellbeing, and lead meaningful lives.

**Our Values**

**Integrity** - We do what’s right, not what’s easy.

**Accountability**- We own our actions and outcomes.

**Respect** - We recognise and value everyone’s individuality.

**Passionate**- We truly care about what we do.

**Nurture** - We believe everyone can grow and develop.

**What We Offer**
- **Pay**: £13.00
- **Bank Holiday Enhancements**: Time and a half
- **Annual Leave**: 224 hours per year including bank holidays, increasing with length of service (up to 240 hours)
- **Private Healthcare**: Money back on dental/optical, mental health support and more
- **Private Pension Scheme** - we contribute to your future
- **Blue Light Card**: Reimbursed cost, with discounts in-store and online
- **Regular Supervision**: Time with management to discuss your ideas and development
- **Career Pathways**: Clear progression from support worker to management
- **Bonus**: £250 bonus after 6-month probation (full-time staff only)
- **Refer a Friend**: £250 for every successful full-time referral after 6 months
- **Training**: Paid 2-week face-to-face induction in Chorley, followed by site induction and mentorship
- Permanent Full-Time Contracts

**Your Responsibilities**
- Provide high-quality care and support to individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities in a residential setting
- Deliver personalised support as outlined in each individual’s bespoke plan
- Encourage choice, control, and independence in all aspects of daily life
- Support the development of life skills and community inclusion
- Promote health, wellbeing, and safety at all times
- Build strong, respectful relationships with the people you support
- What We’re Looking For
- We’re looking for individuals who are:

- Positive, calm, friendly and patient
- Able to work well in a team and independently
- Proactive, with strong problem-solving skills
- Emotionally resilient and reflective in approach
- Reliable and committed to making a difference
- Good communicators who can follow plans and respond appropriately in challenging situations

**Requirements**:

- Aged 18 or over
- Right to work in the UK
- Able to complete an Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record Check)
- Full UK Driving Licence - Essential
- Able to work day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

**Desirable (but not essential)**:

- A qualification in Health and Social Care
- Experience working with adults with autism, learning disabilities, or behaviours of concern

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience of working with people with Autism, ADHD and Challenging Behaviours
- Do you hold a FULL UK driving licence
- Are you currently on a sponsor/visa or requiring a sponsor in the next 6 months (if on a visa please state what visa this is)

Work Location: In person