Support Worker

Voyage Care; Coalville; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Coalville seeks dedicated Support Workers to improve the lives of individuals through personal care and social engagements. In this role, you will help promote independence by assisting with daily activities, socializing, and organizing events for residents. Ideal candidates should have experience in supporting individuals with various needs and demonstrate a caring attitude. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including enhanced rates for evening and weekend shifts.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream access

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7 doctor line for colleagues

Cash plans for family members

Enhanced retirement leave

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions and autism.
• Ability to maintain a resilient and composed approach in diverse situations.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals gain independence through personal care and life skills.
• Encourage social activities and community engagement.
• Organize and participate in various activities with residents.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Support for individuals with enhanced needs

Resilience and flexibility

Caring attitude

Job description

Support Worker – Coalville £12.22ph–£12.72ph

Typical shifts: Monday 4pm–8pm; Tuesday 8am–11am & 4pm–8pm; Wednesday 2pm–8pm; Thursday 8am–11am & 4pm–8pm; Friday 8am–11am & 4pm–8pm; Saturday 8am–11am & 4pm–8pm; Sunday 8am–10am.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high‑street retailers, etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families
• Access to cash plans that also cover family members
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long‑service awards

About the Role

We’re looking for genuinely caring, hands‑on Support Workers who are passionate about improving the lives of the people we support. In this role you will help people gain independence in their daily lives, providing personal care, teaching life skills, encouraging access to local communities, socialising and organising a variety of activities. Days are varied – you might be out with residents in local bars and pubs, playing video games, watching films, or going to the cinema.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced in Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience supporting individuals with enhanced needs – including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories and trauma histories
• Resilient, flexible and composed approach to working with a diverse group of people
• Passion for making a positive difference to people’s lives and a genuine caring attitude

Why choose us?

We embrace differences and encourage you to be yourself. With our excellent training programme you can grow through induction and throughout your career, gaining opportunities for promotion and career progression. Join a sector‑leading organisation committed to your professional development and job security.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.