Day Service Support Worker

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 25,185 - 26,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid holiday

Sick pay

Job summary

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council is seeking a Day Service Support Worker to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily activities. This role emphasizes choice, independence, and emotional support while providing training in care.

The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and be physically capable of personal care tasks. Standard public sector benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Training, including the Care Certificate and an RQF award, will be provided.
• Must be physically capable of providing personal care.
• Capable of using moving and handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support people in their day‑to‑day activities.
• Provide emotional and physical support to individuals.
• Help people connect within their communities.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Ability to provide personal care

Communication in spoken English

Job description

Job Title: Day Service Support Worker

Starting Salary: £25,185 progressing to £26,403 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Directorate: Adult Care Services

About The Role

People with disabilities in Hertfordshire need people like you! As a Day Service Support Worker you will support people in their day‑to‑day activities. This includes providing opportunities for people to connect within their communities, and putting choice, independence, enablement, and citizenship at the heart of everything we do. You will also provide emotional and physical support to individuals from varied care groups, including older people with age‑associated needs and adults with complex physical and or learning disabilities.

About You

You need not have experience or qualifications – all training, including the Care Certificate and an RQF award, will be provided. You do require the right values, willingness to learn, and the ability to demonstrate why you are suitable. You must be physically capable of providing personal care, including bathroom support, use of mobility aids, and dietary assistance. Use of moving and handling equipment is required – you must be able to carry out these tasks safely and effectively.

Currently Recruiting At

• The Jarman Centre – Hemel Hempstead (37 hours)
• Welwyn & Hatfield Day Service – Welwyn Garden City (37 hours)
• Baldock Day Centre – Baldock (37 hours)

Benefits of Working for Us

Standard public sector benefits apply (including pension, paid holiday, and sick pay).

How To Apply

Submit your most recent CV and a short covering paragraph that demonstrates your skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role. The application will be reviewed as received and interview dates arranged accordingly.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This role requires a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

English Fluency

Applicants must be able to communicate in accurate spoken English. If you require an interpreter, arrangements will be made to provide a sign language interpreter who meets the standard of fluency required.

We welcome applications from candidates residing in the UK with established proof of right to work. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

To hear more about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.