Female Support Worker - Lancaster - Days

Believecare; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Believe Care and Support in Lancaster is seeking a friendly, compassionate Support Worker to assist a young woman in her own home. You will provide person-centred support to promote independence, confidence and wellbeing while staying engaged with her interests.

The role operates on a 36-hour-per-week rota, including 12-hour shifts and occasional sleep-ins, with daytime and evening work. A genuine passion for supporting people and building trusting relationships is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs is desirable.
• Ability to work in a rota including 12-hour shifts and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the individual with daily living tasks and routines.
• Encouraging and promoting independence and confidence.
• Supporting with self-care and personal wellbeing.
• Helping develop and maintain life skills.
• Supporting with budgeting and everyday decision-making.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities and the local community.
• Supporting the individual to attend appointments and engage with relevant services where required.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance.
• Supporting the individual to make informed choices about their life.
• Advocating for their needs, wishes and aspirations.

Skills

Kindness

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Active listening

Job description

Female Support Worker - Lancaster - Days

Support Worker – Lancaster

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position as Believe Care and Support does not hold a sponsorship licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift pattern: Rota basis, including 12-hour shifts and 1–2 sleep-in shifts per week
Working pattern: Includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Our Purpose

At Believe Care and Support, we are more than just a care provider. We are a values-driven team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health support needs.

Our mission is simple: to deliver outstanding, person-centred support by empowering both our team members and the individuals we support.

We believe in:

Individuality – embracing the uniqueness of every person and encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to their role.

Teamwork and collaboration – working together, sharing challenges and learning from one another to create meaningful change.

Citizenship – supporting individuals to be active members of their communities, have a voice and live with dignity and purpose.

Choice and independence – ensuring every individual has the right to make their own decisions and live life on their own terms.

Equality – creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.

At Believe, you will be part of an organisation that invests in your development, values honesty and transparency, and recognises the vital role you play in transforming lives.

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly, compassionate and engaging Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a young woman in her own home in the Lancaster area.

You will provide person-centred support tailored to her individual needs, preferences and aspirations. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will help her to live a fulfilling and meaningful life while promoting her independence, confidence and wellbeing.

She enjoys going for walks, crafts, baking and having a good chat over a coffee, so we're looking for someone who is sociable, encouraging and able to help her stay active, engaged and connected with the things she enjoys.

This is a rewarding role where building a genuine, trusting relationship is an important part of providing effective support.

This is a 36-hour-per-week role, working on a rota basis.

The role includes:

• 12-hour shifts
• Daytime and evening working
• Bank Holiday working
• Flexibility to work as part of a rota to provide consistent support

We appreciate that this is an important part of the role, so applicants should be comfortable and able to commit to the required shift pattern.

Your Responsibilities

• Supporting the individual with daily living tasks and routines.
• Encouraging and promoting independence and confidence.
• Supporting with self-care and personal wellbeing.
• Helping develop and maintain life skills.
• Supporting with budgeting and everyday decision-making.
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, activities and the local community.
• Supporting the individual to attend appointments and engage with relevant services where required.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance.
• Supporting the individual to make informed choices about their life.
• Advocating for their needs, wishes and aspirations.
• Responding appropriately to behaviours that may challenge.
• Maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, social workers and other professionals.
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and agreed guidance.
• Maintaining accurate and appropriate records.
• Promoting dignity, respect, choice and independence in everything you do.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about supporting people.
• Friendly, approachable and able to build positive relationships.
• Patient, empathetic and understanding.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Flexible and adaptable in their approach.
• A good communicator and active listener.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident in following guidance, support plans and professional instructions.
• Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
• Respectful of individual choice, dignity and independence.
• A positive influence who can encourage and motivate others.

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and/or mental health support needs is desirable, but we are particularly interested in people who have the right values, attitude and commitment to make a difference.

Most importantly, you should have a genuine passion for supporting people to live the life they choose.

Why Work for Believe Care and Support?

Support is at the heart of everything we do — not just for the people we support, but for you as a valued member of our team.

We invest in our team through:

• Training and development opportunities.
• Reflective learning and ongoing support.
• A collaborative team environment.
• Regular encouragement and guidance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
• A values-led approach where your contribution is recognised and appreciated.

If you share our passion for individuality, choice, independence, citizenship, collaboration and equality, we would love to hear from you.

Come and be part of a team that truly believes in better support, better skills and better lives.

Believe Care and Support does not currently hold a sponsorship licence and, unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK and be able to undertake this role without sponsorship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable individuals we support. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

As part of our rigorous recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to:

• Pre-employment screening, including reference checks from previous employers.
• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the barred lists where applicable.
• Right to work and identity verification.
• Employment history checks, including clarification of any gaps in employment.

It is a criminal offence for a person who is barred from working in regulated activity under the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 to apply for roles involving regulated activity with the relevant group.

At Believe Care and Support, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status.

Our recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and suitability for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.