Support Worker

Harley House Supported Living; Great Bentley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Harley House Supported Living is seeking experienced and committed Support Workers to help people live independent and meaningful lives. The role offers £14.00 per hour, with full‑time hours and day/night shifts across Clacton-on-Sea, Ipswich and Great Bentley.

You'll support individuals to access the community, follow care plans, manage daily tasks and help with personal care. A driving licence is essential, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Previous care or support experience is essential.
• Driving licence is essential.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.
• No visa sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live as independently as possible and make their own choices.
• Follow individual support plans and risk assessments.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice and independence.
• Help access the local community and participate in activities.
• Assist with cooking, shopping and maintaining a clean home.
• Provide personal care when required, including hygiene tasks.
• Administer prescribed medication in line with training and procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily records using the digital care system.
• Act as a key worker and contribute to reviews of life quality.
• Attend handovers and communicate important information to colleagues.
• Identify changes in needs and report them promptly.
• Record and escalate accidents, incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns.
• Work positively as part of a team and follow organisational policies.

Skills

Care experience

Compassionate

Patient & respectful

Person-centred approach

Follow care plans

Risk assessments

Safeguarding awareness

Reliable & professional

Team player

Record keeping

Job description

Experienced Support Worker – £14 per hour

Harley House Supported Living

Locations: Clacton-on-Sea, Ipswich & Great Bentley

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time available

Shifts: Day and night shifts

Driving licence: Essential

Previous care experience: Essential

Visa sponsorship: Not available

Make a real difference every day

Are you an experienced care or support worker who is passionate about supporting people to live independent, meaningful and fulfilling lives?

Harley House Supported Living is looking for experienced and committed Support Workers to join our team.

We provide safe, sound and supportive care, working alongside the people we support to enable them to make their own choices, develop their independence and have control over their own lives.

Due to the needs of the people we support, previous experience in a care or support role is essential.

This is a rewarding role where every day is different. You could be supporting someone to attend an appointment, access the local community, prepare a meal, go shopping, develop their independence, take part in activities or work towards their personal goals.

About The Role

• Support people to live as independently as possible and make their own choices and decisions.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and agreed care approaches.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice, independence and positive risk-taking.
• Support people to access the local community and participate in work, leisure, social, religious and cultural activities.
• Support with cooking, shopping and maintaining a clean and comfortable home.
• Provide personal care when required, including washing, bathing, shaving and toileting.
• Support people with their health and administer prescribed medication in accordance with training and procedures.
• Support people to achieve their individual goals and ambitions.
• Assist with the management of finances where required.
• Maintain accurate daily records using our digital care recording system.
• Act as a key worker and contribute to reviews of the experiences and quality of life of the people you support.
• Participate in daily handovers and communicate important information to colleagues.
• Recognise and report changes in people's needs.
• Record and escalale accidents, incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns.
• Work positively and professionally as part of a team.
• Follow all organisational policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements.

What we're looking for

• Experienced in providing care or support to people with individual needs.
• Caring, compassionate, patient and respectful.
• Committed to person-centred support and promoting independence.
• Confident following support plans and risk assessments.
• Able to recognise and report safeguarding concerns.
• Reliable, responsible and professional.
• A good communicator who can work effectively as part of a team.
• Able to maintain accurate records and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Committed to protecting the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of the people we support.
• Willing to undertake mandatory training and continue developing their skills.

What we offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Full‑time hours available
• Day and night shifts available
• Services across Clacton‑on‑Sea, Ipswich and Great Bentley
• Training and ongoing development
• A rewarding career supporting people to achieve their goals
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's everyday lives
• A supportive and professional team environment

Working pattern

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the people we support. This includes working days, nights, evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.

You will also be expected to work alternate weekends and participate in night shifts as part of the service's staffing requirements.

No visa sponsorship available

Please note: Harley House Supported Living is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Join Harley House Supported Living

If you're an experienced care professional who wants to make a genuine difference — supporting people to have choice, independence, dignity and control over their own lives — we'd love to hear from you.