Lead Support Worker

Partners in Support; St Albans; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Lead Support Worker in St Albans. This full-time role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism. You will provide essential day-to-day support and empower individuals to live fulfilling lives. The role offers competitive pay, with potential earnings of around £41,000 annually, and various benefits including paid training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Paid day off on your birthday

Full induction and ongoing training

Guaranteed hours

Access to rewards and discounts

Costco card

Paid DBS check

Supportive work environment

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Locality Manager by providing day-to-day support to the staff team.
• Deliver person-centred support via supervisions and 1:1 support.

Skills

Empowering people

Calm in difficult situations

Working with families

Job description

Join to apply for the Lead Support Worker role at Partners in Support

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Department: Support Roles

Location: St Albans

Compensation: £13.57 - £14.76 / hour

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for full-time (37.5 hours a week) Lead Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Support Worker, you will assist the Locality Manager by working on shifts, providing day-to-day support to the staff team. This includes delivering excellent person-centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support. Additionally, understanding the needs of the people supported, providing emotional and practical support to enable them to live their lives their way.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• Must have a full UK Manual driving license.

Note: At this time, we are unable to accept applicants on a Tier 2 or student visa. This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

As a Lead Support Worker, you can increase earnings with sleep-in duties, overtime, and on-call duties. Average annual earnings are approximately £41,000, with potential for more.

• From £13.57 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
• Paid day off on your birthday and additional days for length of service
• Full induction and ongoing training with progression opportunities
• Guaranteed hours
• Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
• Costco card, Blue Light Discount card, Paid DBS check
• Supportive work environment, Long Service Awards, Employee of the Month, events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation

*Salary based on 2024-25 data.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and join a team that truly impacts people's lives!