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Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working options

Job summary

Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council is recruiting a Support Worker to provide care and support in Hinckley. The role involves daily personal care, promoting independence, and working within a 30-hour-a-week framework in a public sector setting.

Full training and DBS checks are provided; flexible working options may be discussed. A supportive team environment and access to pension schemes are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or support settings is welcome but not required.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and safeguarding.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support and personal care to residents.
• Promote choice and independence while supporting complex needs.
• Work cooperatively with the team and participate in service rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Maintain clear, concise written records and complete required training.

Job description

Support Worker - 30 hours The Trees, Hinckley

Company: Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?

Our friendly team at Hinckley Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for one 30 hours per week contract support worker(s) to join our team. Hinckley Short Breaks & Supported Living Services is a purpose-built short break centre, providing respite and supported living care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

About the Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with disabilities in a supported living environment.

You will deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence.

You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team.

We will provide the training needed and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.

We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement

For more information about Short Breaks, please visit - https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/looking-after-someone/short-breaks-for-carers/in-house-short-breaks-accommodation

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following:

Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now). Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults from abuse.

The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs and willing to attend training courses.

Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.

IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.

Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Name: Sharon Duffus

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Salary: £13.46 to £13.68 an hour Hours: Part-time Location: Hinckley, LE10 0XD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Aug 2026 Closing date: 14 Sept 2026