Female Support Worker

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Hastee Pay

28 days holiday

Birthday Leave

Refer-a-Friend £250

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work

Blue Light Card Discounts

Job summary

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare in Bedford is seeking a Female Support Worker for our Learning Disabilities Service. The role offers full-time hours up to 37.5 per week with flexible day and night shifts, and is based at Warwick Manor and Shakespeare House in Bedford. Applicants must live within 10 miles of Bedford (MK40).

Salary is £12.75–£12.95 per hour plus paid training and benefits. Prior experience in health and social care with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is required;

Qualifications

• Prior experience in health and social care with learning disability and challenging behaviour is required; we provide full training.
• Applicants must live within 10 miles of Bedford.
• Full-time role with day and night shifts; flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks including personal care and medication.
• Encourage independence and life skills development.
• Support social and community engagement.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and health professionals.
• Maintain accurate care records and contribute to personalised care planning.

Skills

Health & Social Care

Learning Disabilities

Challenging Behaviour

Job description

Female Support Worker – Learning Disabilities Service

Location: Glenholme, Bedford (MK40) – Applicants must live within a 10-mile radius

Salary: £12.75–£12.95 per hour + Paid Training + Fantastic Employee Benefits

Hours: Full-Time opportunities only available for up to 37.5 hours per week, fully flexible for both Day and Night shifts

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Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you someone who finds joy in helping others achieve their full potential?
Do you have a passion for supporting people to live independent, meaningful lives?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real and lasting impact?

If so, we’d love to hear from you. Join our amazing team at Warwick Manor and Shakespeare House in Bedford as a Support Worker and start a career where your compassion counts every single day.

Prior experience in health and social care with learning disability and challenging behaviour is required; we will provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed in this rewarding role.

Why Join Glenholme?

We believe in developing confident, skilled teams through support, recognition, and genuine opportunities to grow. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we’ll provide all the training and encouragement you need to thrive.

Career Progression & Paid Training:

• Starting salary of £12.75, increasing to £12.85 if you already hold or after completing your care certificate with us (takes around 12 weeks to complete), and rising to £12.95 if you already hold an NVQ in health and social care or after completing an NVQ Level 2 with us
• Paid Care Certificate and NVQ's– an industry-recognised qualification
• Up to £128 compensation for completing your e-learning before you start
• Long-term development with opportunities to progress within Glenholme

Health & Wellbeing Benefits:

• Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Birthday Leave – enjoy a paid day off for your birthday!
• Up to 5 additional holiday days based on length of service
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn £250 per successful referral
• Life Insurance cover of up to £10,000 (terms apply)
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Reimbursed Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, dining, travel & more

Employee Support:

• Automatic entry into ourEmployee Assistance Programme offering: Personal and everyday advice on child support, financial advice, mental health, health, and wellbeing.

  Quarterly Awards to recognise and reward exceptional staff

• Performance-related bonuses
• Pension scheme enrolment

Your Role as a Support Worker:

As a Support Worker, you’ll help individuals with learning disabilities live as independently and happily as possible. You’ll offer practical and emotional support while encouraging personal growth and inclusion in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting with daily living tasks such as personal care, cooking, and medication
• Encouraging independence and life skills development
• Supporting social and community engagement
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Maintaining accurate care records and contributing to personalised care planning

Where You’ll Work – Warwick Manor and Shakespeare House:

Located in Bedford, Warwick Manor and Shakespeare House are specialist supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and complex needs. It offers a safe, spacious, and nurturing environment for people who may not thrive in larger, mixed-use developments.

With 24-hour staffing and access to neighbouring care home facilities, the service promotes independence while ensuring round-the-clock support. Every person is encouraged to live a full, happy life as an active member of the community.

Diversity & Inclusion at Glenholme:

At Glenholme, we value compassion, individuality, and equality. We are committed to creating inclusive workplaces where both staff and service users feel respected, safe, and supported.

Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Please be advised T&C's apply to all the benefits.

Job Code: GHBED1

Due to the specific needs of the individual being supported, we can only consider female applicants for this role in line with occupational requirement exemptions under the Equality Act 2010.