Male Support Worker

Ad Talent; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £1,000

28 days leave incl. bank holidays

Job summary

Transforming Support in Peterborough is hiring a Male Support Worker to provide consistent, person-centred support for an adult with complex needs. You will help with daily living, tenancy, health, and community engagement while promoting independence.

This role emphasizes empathy, respect for dignity and rights, and working with the care team to deliver safe, reliable support on a rolling shift pattern including weekends.

Qualifications

• Has at least six months' experience in a care or support setting.
• This position is open to male applicants only.

Responsibilities

• Providing respectful, person centred support within the individual's own home
• Helping them develop daily living skills and become more independent
• Supporting them to make informed choices about their life and future
• Providing support with their tenancy, health, medication and finances
• Encouraging community involvement, relationships, personal interests, education and employment
• Contributing to support plans, assessments, reviews and positive risk management
• Maintaining clear, accurate and objective records
• Working closely with colleagues and professional teams to provide consistent support

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Record keeping

Job description

Earn £14 an hour as a Male Support Worker in Peterborough, helping an adult with complex needs live with greater choice and independence.

Male Support Worker

Salary: £14.00 per hour, equivalent to £28,028 per annum based on 38.5 hours per week

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8US

Hours: 12 hour shifts, 9.00am to 9.00pm and 9.00pm to 9.00am
Shift pattern: Rolling rota, including alternate weekends

Benefits include: Up to £1,000 discretionary bonus and 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays

About Transforming Support

At Transforming Support, we support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible in their own homes.

Everything begins with the individual. We listen to what matters to each person, recognise their strengths and provide person centred support that helps them make choices, pursue their goals and enjoy an active and fulfilling life within their community.

The role

As a Male Support Worker within our Peterborough supported living service, you will provide consistent, person centred support to an adult with complex needs, helping them enjoy greater choice, control and independence in their everyday life.

This is not about taking over or doing everything for someone. It is about providing the right balance of practical support, reassurance and encouragement, enabling the person you support to do as much as possible for themselves.

Every shift will be shaped by their individual needs, preferences and goals. You could be helping them develop daily living skills, manage their home or finances, attend appointments, look after their health, pursue personal interests or take a more active part in their community.

You will take time to understand what matters to them, build a positive relationship based on trust and provide support that respects their dignity, rights and choices.

It is a varied and responsible role where your patience, reliability and consistency can make a genuine difference.

What you'll be doing

• Providing respectful, person centred support within the individual's own home
• Helping them develop daily living skills and become more independent
• Supporting them to make informed choices about their life and future
• Providing support with their tenancy, health, medication and finances
• Encouraging community involvement, relationships, personal interests, education and employment
• Contributing to support plans, assessments, reviews and positive risk management
• Maintaining clear, accurate and objective records
• Working closely with colleagues and professional teams to provide consistent support

What you'll need

We are looking for someone who:

• Has at least six months' experience working within a care or support setting

• Genuinely wants to help another person live a fulfilling and independent life
• Is compassionate, respectful and committed to promoting choice and dignity
• Can communicate clearly and confidently with the person supported, colleagues and other professionals
• Is patient, dependable and able to remain calm when needs or circumstances changeUnderstands the importance of safeguarding, equality and confidentiality
• Can work positively as part of a team
• Is comfortable maintaining accurate written records
• Can work the required rolling shift pattern, including alternate weekends

This position is open to male applicants only. Due to the specific needs and care plan of the perso