Part-Time Support Worker / Job Coach -Creative

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Markfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Permanent part-time role

Job summary

Forever Savvy is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker / Job Coach to join our Creative Savvy team. This part-time role supports adults with learning disabilities to build confidence, independence and practical life skills.

You’ll help with hands-on activities such as gardening, woodworking and crafts, and you’ll transport clients between centres with your own vehicle; full training is provided, no prior social care experience is required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• You will need to have your own vehicle and business insurance.
• DBS check and satisfactory references are required.

Responsibilities

• Support and inspire individuals with learning disabilities in creative activities, gardening, woodworking, and practical life skills.
• Help build confidence, independence, and workplace skills.
• Be a positive role model and create a supportive, encouraging environment.
• Work three days per week during daytime hours: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
• Promote teamwork, life skills, and personal development.
• Transport clients safely to and from centres, using your own vehicle with appropriate business insurance.
• Hourly pay and mileage begin from the point clients are collected; travel to and from clients’ homes is not paid.

Skills

Patience

Outdoor work

Gardening

Woodworking

Driving licence

DBS check

Job description

Location: Creative Savvy, with cover across Forever Savvy centres when needed

Hours: Three days per week, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Contract: Permanent, part-time

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Mileage: Reimbursed from the point clients are collected

Are you caring, practical and looking for a rewarding part-time job where you can make a real difference?

Forever Savvy is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Support Worker / Job Coach to join our friendly team at Creative Savvy. This is a varied and meaningful role supporting adults with moderate to severe learning disabilities to build confidence, independence and practical life skills.

You will support people through hands-on activities including gardening, woodworking, creative projects and everyday learning. At Creative Savvy, we grow produce in our allotment-style garden and create handmade wooden products from recycled pallets.

This role would suit someone who is patient, encouraging and confident supporting others to try new things. You do not need previous social care experience, as full training and development will be provided.

What You’ll Do:

• Support and inspire individuals with learning disabilities in creative activities, gardening, woodworking, and practical life skills
• Help build confidence, independence, and workplace skills
• Be a positive role model and create a supportive, encouraging environment
• Work three days per week during daytime hours: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Promote teamwork, life skills, and personal development
• Transport clients safely to and from centres, using your own vehicle with appropriate business insurance
• Hourly pay and mileage begin from the point clients are collected; travel to and from clients’ homes is not paid

Why Join Us?

• A rewarding job where your support helps people gain confidence and independence
• A supportive team and welcoming workplace
• Varied, creative and practical activities, including gardening and woodworking
• Full training provided, so social care experience is not essential
• Permanent part‑time work with family‑friendly daytime hours

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for making a difference
• Comfortable working outdoors and supporting practical, creative activities
• Experience or interest in gardening, woodworking, crafts, or supporting adults with learning disabilities
• A friendly, motivating presence with a can‑do attitude
• A full UK driving licence, own vehicle, and business insurance are essential, as the role includes transporting clients and covering across centres
• This role is subject to a standard DBS check and satisfactory references

What matters most is your attitude. We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable, patient and willing to learn. If you enjoy helping people, being creative and working as part of a team, this could be the right role for you.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding: Forever Savvy is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. The successful applicant will be required to complete a standard DBS check and follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme