Day Support Worker

THE PAPWORTH TRUST; South Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Annual leave purchase

Sick pay after probation

Health cashback plan

Job summary

Papworth Trust is seeking experienced Support Workers to assist adults with profound and multiple disabilities. You will help enable independence, support with personal care and mobility, and contribute to a varied program of learning, employment and social activities.

We value inclusive practice, provide adjustments and a DBS check. The role is part-time (33 hours/week) with flexible shifts and local postcode coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with profound learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ability to engage in activities with individuals with diverse needs.
• Experience with personal care and mobility support.
• Ability to use communication techniques such as Makaton, picture exchange and social stories.

Responsibilities

• Support Day Opportunities services and delivery of activities for disabled customers.
• Empower independence and meaningful relationships through 1:1 or group sessions.
• Assist with personal care and mobility per Care and Support plans.
• Embrace Trust values in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Adaptability

Makaton knowledge

Job description

Reference:VAC-135

Sector:Day Services

Salary:£23,080 Per Annum

Hours:33 hours per week, 0900-1400 Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 0900-1630 Thurs

Benefits:FTE £26,227.50 salary, see advert for benefits

Town/City:South Cambridgershire

Contract Type:Part Time

Closing Date:24/09/2026

About Us

Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity. Our vision is a world where disabled people are seen for who they are, and our mission is for disabled people to have equality, choice and independence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the essential job criteria.

We provide ongoing support and adjustments for those working with us that have a disability or long-term health condition and can help you obtain Access to Work funding to support you to do your job. You can ask us about reasonable adjustments you'll need throughout the application and interview process too. We'll love you to have a positive experience with us, so please call 01480 357200 or email [e-mail] and we'll happily discuss your needs.

How will I be supporting the work of the Trust?

Day Opportunities services deliver a varied and exciting program of outcome focused learning, employment and social opportunities for our disabled customers.

We require experienced Support Workers to support the effective delivery of services in all aspects of customer experience for adults with profound and multiple disabilities.

What does this involve?

Key to your success in this role will be an ability to:

Empower customers to have independence and choices, and to develop meaningful relationships with peers. Supporting customers with complex needs to engage in activities in a group or 1:1 session. Assistance with personal care and mobility, based on a Care and Support plan. Using communication skills to enhance communication, inclusion and engagement.

Embracing our values in all that you do is really important to succeeding in this role.

Who are we looking for?

A team member who is experienced and confident in supporting customers by:

• Adapting support to suit the needs of an adult with profound learning disabilities, and/or additional healthcare and support needs.
• Creating and adapting engaging activities sessions which enable individual(s) with complex sensory needs to participate.
• Communicating with customers using a range of techniques such a picture exchange, objects of reference, social stories, schedules and Makaton.

Subject to Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

What you'll get in return:

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part timers)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Occupational sick pay - 6 weeks full/6 weeks half pay after probation
• Health cashback plan, with money back on things such as dental/optical Workplace pension scheme with an enhanced employer contribution
• Plenty of wellbeing support including employee assistance helpline, online apps and mental health first aid and wellbeing discussions
• 'Values in Practice' reward scheme with vouchers for achievements
• Various tax saving incentives such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange Involvement in our employee forum and colleague experience groups, making sure your voice is heard
• Access to ongoing training, learning and development opportunities, including qualifications

We'll love to talk

For an informal chat about the role please contact Gail Williams, Service Manager on 07817958195.

Employing Ex-offenders

The Trust undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed. Please refer to our Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Records Check Policy Statement which you will find at policy-statement-recruitment-of-ex-offenders-v2.0.pdf