Female Support Worker

Autonomy Life; Malvern; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Malvern is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. The role includes providing personal care, organizing engaging activities, and supporting life skills. Full-time positions offer a competitive salary starting from £12.35 an hour, along with employee referral bonuses and funded training. Weekend working is essential. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and well-being of those in care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee referral bonuses

Discounts via blue light card

Funded qualifications

Accredited training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to assist with daily living activities.
• Willingness to support individuals in building life skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities like dressing and bathing.
• Organise fun and meaningful activities.
• Help individuals build essential skills for greater independence.
• Monitor health and wellbeing, reporting any changes.
• Work with colleagues to develop tailored care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

At The Oaks, we create a vibrant, supportive home where individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs can truly thrive. Located in the heart of Malvern, our residential home offers a safe, nurturing environment for 8 adults to live fulfilling and empowered lives. We’re seeking compassionate and motivated Support Workers to join our close-knit team. If you’re driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact and help people achieve their goals, this could be the role for you.

This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

What You’ll Do

• Providing Personal Care: Assist with daily living activities such as dressing, bathing, and meal support, always respecting individual choice and dignity.
• Leading Engaging Activities: Organise and participate in a variety of fun and meaningful activities — from creative arts to community outings — encouraging confidence and social connection.
• Supporting Life Skills: Help individuals build essential skills in cooking, cleaning, and managing their health to foster greater independence.
• Monitoring Health & Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on physical and emotional health, promptly reporting any changes to ensure everyone remains safe and comfortable.
• Collaborating as a Team: Work alongside colleagues to develop and deliver tailored care plans that celebrate each person’s unique strengths and aspirations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary starting from £12.35 an hour
• Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
• Access to blue light card discounts
• Long service awards
• 24-hour confidential employee advice line
• Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Funded qualifications
• Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Mandatory Training Provided

Shift Patterns

Full-time or bank roles available. 8am – 8pm. Weekend working is essential. You may have worked as a: Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker

Safeguarding Commitment

We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.

We are currently not accepting candidates who require Sponsorship. Candidates on a dependent or graduate visa must have at least 15 months remaining on it to progress further with the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time