Support Worker, Community Health

What You’ll Do as a Support Worker

No two days are the same — you’ll be providing a mix of practical support, personal care, and emotional encouragement, depending on each person’s individual needs.

• Supporting with daily tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, light housework, and medication reminders
• Providing companionship to promote emotional wellbeing
• Assisting in the kitchen and encouraging involvement in meal planning and preparation
• Planning and participating in fun activities at home and in the community
• Accompanying individuals on day trips and outings
• Supporting with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) with dignity and respect
• Completing accurate documentation and care records

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A genuine passion for helping others live independently and confidently
• Flexible and adaptable will to go the extra mile to make a positive difference to someone's life
• Enthusiastic with excellent communication skills committed to developing positive working relationships

• Weekday Days up to £12.35 per hour
• Weekday Evenings up to £13.00 per hour
• Weekend Days up to £13.00 per hour
• Weekend Evenings up to £14.00 per hour
• Bank Holiday (Time and a half)
• Paid business mileage (45p for cars)
• Holiday top-up payments made for regular over time (T&C's)
• Sleep in rate £80.19 per night

• Domiciliary care calls typically between 7am and 10pm
• Supported Living 9:00am – 10.00pm, 24 hour shifts are 9:45am – 10.00pm, sleep in, 7.00am – 10.00am
• Working alternate weekends essential

We are committed to the safety and well-being of the individuals who use our services and promote safer recruitment practices.

If you do not disclose something in your application that could prevent you working with children or vulnerable adults this could result in you being referred to the police and/or DBS as it is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children and/or vulnerable adults to apply for a role in a regulated activity.

If you have made a declaration in relation to a conviction that does not threaten the safety of the vulnerable people we support we will consider your application and explore further during the recruitment process.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We are a disability confident employer

We are a mental health at work committed employer

We are currently not offering sponsorship for this position