Support Worker

Care Plus Group; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Care Plus Group is seeking a part-time Support Worker at Cromwell Road Resource Centre in Grimsby to promote independence and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities. The role requires compassion, teamwork and commitment to person-centred support, with duties including personal care and facilitating community participation.

Working hours are 8-8:30am start with a 4-4:30pm finish, pro rata annual salary £25,275, and permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting people in either employment, voluntary or personal capacity.
• Experience working as part of a team and following plans or risk assessments.
• A willingness to develop in health and social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing through activities and daily living skills.
• Provide person-centred, safe support to adults with learning disabilities at the day service.
• Assist group activities to foster social interaction and skills development.
• Follow individual support plans, care plans and risk assessments under supervision.
• Support personal care including hygiene, mobility and continence with dignity and respect.
• Assist with daily living tasks and maintain privacy and choice.
• Encourage vocational, educational and community participation.

Skills

Teamwork

Person-centred support

Care plans & risk plans

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Literacy & numeracy Level 2

Care Certificate

Basic Food Hygiene

Learning Disability Awareness

Epilepsy Awareness

Moving & Handling Training

Job description

Support Worker

Company: Care Plus Group
Job ID: B9814-26-199

Job summary

Cromwell Road Resource Centre promotes, supports and improves the mental, physical and emotional well-being of individuals with Learning Disabilities, in order that they can participate in their communities and with their families, and enjoy the best life possible.
The aim of the service is to support individuals to remain living in their own homes. An effective Service should aim to ensure that this group can participate in and help steer the services required, taking into account their specific needs. The service should also enable service users to make informed decisions and to facilitate access to services across the health, social and voluntary sectors.
Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Support Worker
Day Services Cromwell Road Resource Centre
Part time hours, permanent
Working hours 8-8:30am start with a 4-4:30 pm finish
Salary Range 2 £25,275 pro rata per annum fixed salary point

• Promote independence, dignity, choice, inclusion and wellbeing while supporting meaningful activity, community participation and the development or maintenance of daily living skills.
• Provide safe, person-centred and outcome-focused support to adults with learning disabilities attending the day service.
• Support service users to participate in group activities that promote social interaction, skills development, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Work as part of the team, under appropriate direction, and follow individual support plans, care plans, risk assessments and agreed service procedures.
• Support service users to meet their physical, emotional, psychological and social needs in a respectful, dignified and person-centred manner, in accordance with individual support plans, care plans and risk assessments.
• Provide personal care and practical support where required, including hygiene, toileting, eating and drinking support, mobility and continence care, while maintaining dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support meaningful individual and group activities, vocational, educational, recreational and community opportunities that promote independence, inclusion, skills development and participation.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £25,275 a year pro rata, Range 2, Fixed point
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: B9814-26-199
Job locations: Cromwell Road Resource Centre, 402 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BH, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of supporting or caring for people in either an employment, voluntary capacity or personal capacity for a minimum of 1 year
• Experience working part of a team
• Experience of following support plans, care plans or risk assessments

Desirable

• Previous learning disability day service or social care experience
• Experience of supporting people with complex health needs, epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes or positive behaviour support needs
• Experience of joint working with families, carers, advocates or other professionals

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or equivalent level of competence
• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, equivalent experience or willing to complete within 18 months of appointment

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Relevant Learning Disability or Autism Awareness Training
• Epilepsy Awareness
• Moving and Handling Training

Other

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements, which may include early morning working
• Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs/using hoist equipment
• Ability to work in a variety of settings
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values

Desirable

• Understanding of how to promote service-user choice, participation and outcomes within a day-service environment

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Understanding of person-centred support and the needs of adults with learning disabilities
• Good verbal, written and adapted communication skills, including listening, empathy, compassion and patience
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share relevant information appropriately
• Ability to support personal care, daily living skills, meaningful activity, group activities, community access and independence
• Ability to maintain accurate, factual and timely written or electronic records
• Awareness of safeguarding and ability to recognise and report abuse, neglect, exploitation, avoidable harm, incidents or changes in need
• Awareness of health and safety, infection prevention and control, confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries
• Ability to follow support plans, care plans, risk assessments, healthcare plans and agreed service procedures
• Ability to deal appropriately with service users who may demonstrate challenging behaviour

Desirable

• Signalong or Makaton experience.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and proactive approaches to distress.
• Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, consent and the Care Act 2014.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, person-centred planning and health promotion
• Experience of supporting people who use communication passports or other alternative communication approaches

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Care Plus Group
Address: Cromwell Road Resource Centre, 402 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.careplusgroup.org/

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Service Manager, Laura Sparkes-Tedde, [e-mail], 01472266967

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