Part-Time Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Pelaw; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

NHS Blue Light card

Training and induction

28 days leave

Paid breaks

Pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Career development

Job summary

Oakhurst Lodge is an eight-placement residential service run by Cygnet Health Care for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The Support Worker role is 20 hours per week, with day shifts of 12, 10, or 8 hours across a seven‑day rota and around two weekends a month. An enhanced DBS check is required.

The role focuses on daily routines, encouraging independence, and taking residents on activities in the local community, promoting wellbeing and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with autism or learning disabilities.
• Experience in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines.
• Encourage independence in daily living.
• Accompany individuals on activities and outings.
• Help people achieve personal goals and develop new skills.
• Support people to enjoy meaningful experiences at Oakhurst Lodge and in the local community.
• Promote wellbeing and quality of life.

Skills

Behaviours awareness

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Community activities

Independence promotion

Job description

Support Worker (Learning Disabilities) post at Oakhurst Lodge, an eight-placement residential service run by Cygnet Health Care for adults with autism and learning disabilities who may present with behaviours that challenge. The work centres on daily routines, encouraging independence and taking residents on activities and outings in the local community. It is a 20-hour permanent role on 12, 10 or 8-hour day shifts across a seven-day rota, with around two weekends a month. An enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Support people with daily routines
• Encourage independence in daily living
• Accompany individuals on activities and outings
• Help people achieve personal goals and develop new skills
• Support people to enjoy meaningful experiences at Oakhurst Lodge and in the local community
• Promote wellbeing and quality of life

What’s required

Experience

• Experience supporting adults with autism and/or learning disabilities or working in a care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of behaviours that may challenge and a positive, proactive approach to support
• Caring, compassionate and enthusiastic attitude with a genuine desire to help others succeed
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Team-focused approach and ability to work collaboratively
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for community activities, social events and meaningful experiences
• Commitment to promoting independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Free meal while on shift
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully paid training and induction
• 28 days paid annual leave including bank holidays
• Paid breaks
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to staff support and wellbeing services via an online portal
• Career development, including fully funded apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications