Support Worker

Autonomy Life; Castle Cary; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to £300

Blue Light Card discounts

Confidential 24/7 Support Line

Comprehensive induction programme

Long-service rewards

Job summary

Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide compassionate, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs at Weavers Lodge, Castle Cary.

You’ll assist with daily living, support independence, and promote emotional wellbeing within a close-knit team. Salary is £14.25–£14.75 per hour DOE, with shifts including days and weekends, and extensive training and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Daily Living: Help residents with personal care, meals, routines and day-to-day tasks with dignity and respect.
• Promote Independence: Coach life skills like cooking, budgeting and confidence-building.
• Communication & Emotional Wellbeing: provide emotional support and a calm approach to meet residents' needs.
• Team Collaboration: Work with colleagues, families and professionals to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Job description

Support Worker

Weavers Lodge, Castle Cary

Adult Residential Care

£14.25 - £14.75 an hour DOE

Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to 8 adults with learning disabilities, complex behavioural needs, and additional diagnoses such as Autism, mental health conditions, and communication difficulties.

Here, your work isn’t just a job — it’s about helping people live their best lives, gain independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences every day. You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to creating a positive, person-centred environment where both residents and staff can flourish.

What You’ll Do as a Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals live their best lives. You’ll provide compassionate, person-centred support in all areas of daily living:

Support Daily Living:

Help residents with personal care, meals, routines, and day-to-day tasks — always with dignity and respect.

Promote Independence:

Coach life skills like cooking, budgeting, and confidence-building to help people achieve personal goals.

Communication & Emotional Wellbeing:

The people we support will at times communicate using behaviours that others may consider challenging. Providing emotional support, a calm approach, and working to meet people’s needs to reduce times of distress.

Team Collaboration:

Work closely with colleagues, families, and professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality care.

Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour.

Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.

Salary Breakdown

• Less than 12 months experience in a similar setting* £14.25ph
• 12+ months experience in a similar setting* : £14.75ph

*Experience in a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.

In addition to a secure and stable career, we offer Support Workers:

• Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 when you recommend someone who joins the team.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives — a truly meaningful role.
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts, giving you savings on shopping, travel, entertainment and more.
• Confidential 24/7 Support Line — Access professional advice and emotional support whenever you need it
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Your development matters to us. From your first day through every stage of your journey, we provide the training, guidance and opportunities you need to progress.
• Long-service rewards to celebrate your commitment:
• 5 Years: £100
• 10 Years: £250
• 15 Years: £500
• 20 Years: £1000
• ‘Good’ grading CQC bonus £125 per inspection. £250 for an ‘Outstanding’ rating.

Shift Structure:

• Day Shifts: 7am - 2:30pm or 2:30pm - 10pm
• Working weekends is a requirement

Other roles you may have worked in Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker

Safeguarding Commitment:

We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.