On-Call Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in shifts (£75)

Bank holidays off

Mileage paid

22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday day off

Induction and ongoing training

Guaranteed hours

Costco Card

Blue Light Card

Paid DBS check

Friendly working environment

Refer-a-friend £250

Job summary

Partnersinsupport seeks an On-Call Support Worker based from home to travel across Hertfordshire, providing vital support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.

The role responds to emergencies, covers service needs, and helps people live independently. The organisation is CQC rated Outstanding and has won awards for person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience providing person-centred support to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong commitment to person-centred approaches.
• Positive, motivated, and patient.
• Flexible and able to respond to different services as needed.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and cover requirements across our services.
• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Be available Monday to Friday; extra on-call hours for higher pay.
• Work from home while travelling to services in Hertfordshire.

Skills

Person-centred support

Independence under pressure

Calm under pressure

Flexible to cover multiple services

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle

Female applicants only

Job description

On-Call Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stevenage

Reporting To: On-Call Manager

Compensation: £15.14 - £16.43 / hour

Description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives? We have an On-Call Support Worker opportunity available to be based from your home, travelling around our services in Hertfordshire.

As an On-Call Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring individuals receive the support they need to live independently and lead the life they choose. You’ll respond to emergencies and cover requirements across our services, working creatively and independently to make a real impact.

When you join us, you’ll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated ‘Outstanding’. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centred support.

The Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live life their way.

Vitally, this On-Call Support Worker position responds rapidly to urgent issues, able to respond at a moment's notice to support your colleagues in their services across Hertfordshire.

You will need to be available Monday to Friday. You can also work extra 'on-call' hours for the higher pay rate.

We’re committed to supporting our colleagues through regular check-ins, supervision, training, and ongoing communication, so you’ll feel supported both personally and professionally.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of 1 year's experience providing person-centred support to people with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• Ability to work independently, use initiative, and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong commitment to person-centred approaches.
• Positive, motivated, and patient.
• Flexible and able to respond to different services as needed.
• Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Benefits

What We Offer:

• £75 per sleep-in shift
• Bank holidays off
• Mileage paid from Hertfordshire
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
• Paid Birthday Day off
• Full induction with bespoke training and regular updates and professional development
• Guaranteed hours
• Costco Card
• Blue Light Card
• Paid DBS check
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Up to £250 refer-a-friend scheme (per referral)