Male Support Worker - Leicester (LE4)

Lifeways Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways Group is seeking compassionate Support Workers for Croft Road, Leicester. The role supports an adult with learning disabilities and autism, requiring a 2:1 community support pattern and occasional extended hours including early starts and overnight 1:1 nights.

The position emphasizes safety, dignity, and person-centered care in a calm, structured environment. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence (automatic or manual) is essential.
• Experience or willingness to support individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism is beneficial.
• Commitment to safe, respectful, and consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with self-care routines and bathing.
• Prepare meals and drinks aligned with preferences and dietary needs.
• Promote independence, dignity and engagement in daily activities.
• Offer reassurance and calmly manage behaviours when needed.

Skills

Driving Licence

Compassionate

Flexible

Job description

Support Workers – Make a Big Impact at Croft Road in Leicester.

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Job Description

A full UK automatic or manual driving licence is essential for this role.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable full‑time Support Workers to join a small team providing person‑centred support to an adult with a Learning Disability and Autism. The individual is non‑verbal and requires consistent, structured support to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.

About The Role

• Community support is provided on a 2:1 basis, typically 10am–7pm, though times may vary depending on planned activities. You must also be flexible to work from 7am-10pm for his core hours.
• Overnight support is 1:1 sleeping nights, 10pm–7am.
• The person you will be supporting is generally calm and currently very settled.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including prompting with self‑care routines and assisting with washing during bathing.
• Prepare meals and drinks in line with preferences and dietary needs.
• Offer reassurance and use proactive strategies to redirect behaviours if the individual becomes dysregulated.
• Promote independence, dignity, and positive engagement in daily activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Someone patient, understanding, and confident in supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Experience with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or non‑verbal communication is beneficial but not essential if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.
• A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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