Care and Support Worker

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley is hiring a Care & Support Worker in Nottingham on a permanent part-time basis. You will provide person-centred care, help customers with daily living activities, and support independence while ensuring dignity and respect.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and the ability to work alone or as part of a team. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are essential, with training provided and opportunities for progression within the charity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and resilience.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is organised and able to maintain accurate records.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering person-centred care and support.
• Supporting customers with daily living activities.
• Encouraging independence and personal choice.
• Assisting customers to access community activities and services.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Maintaining accurate records and support documentation.
• Following individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Job description

Care & Support Worker

Permanent, Part-Time (15 Hours per Week / 0.4 FTE)

Salary: £12.71 per hour

£24,784.50 p/a

Closing date - 12 November 2026

About The Role

As a Care & Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs. You'll work closely with customers, helping them maintain their independence, wellbeing, and confidence while ensuring they feel respected, valued, and supported.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering person-centred care and support.
• Supporting customers with daily living activities.
• Encouraging independence and personal choice.
• Assisting customers to access community activities and services.
• Building positive and trusting relationships.
• Maintaining accurate records and support documentation.
• Following individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies.

About You

• Has a genuine passion for supporting people.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and resilience.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Is organised and able to maintain accurate records.
• Shares our commitment to providing high-quality support.

Previous experience in care, support work, housing, or a similar setting is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applications from people with the right values and a willingness to learn.

What You'll Need

The role may involve:

• Supporting customers in their homes and within the local community.
• Using computers and electronic systems to update records.
• Physical tasks including bending, reaching, and kneeling.
• Assisting with mobility and moving equipment where required.
• Light to moderate lifting duties.
• Using specialist equipment, including hoists, following training.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent part-time hours offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career progression and development.
• A friendly, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

As part of our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality services to our customers, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Adult Barred List check, following a conditional offer of employment. A satisfactory DBS outcome and ongoing compliance with safeguarding requirements are essential for this role.

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