Support worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rises to £13.75/hr after 3 months

Overtime opportunities

Regular coaching and development

Free meals on shift

Job summary

Devon Lodge, a specialist residential service run by Cygnet Health Care, provides support for adults with autism and learning disabilities. The role focuses on daily living skills, personal care, health needs, safeguarding, and progress recording. A 42-hour week on a seven-day rota with daytime shifts (7am–10pm) is offered, including two weekends per month.

Enhanced DBS check is required. Successful candidates will work in a person-centred environment with coaching, supervision, and development

Qualifications

• Communicates well and works confidently as part of a team.
• Compassionate, intuitive and supportive.
• Genuinely driven to make a meaningful difference.
• Brings energy and positivity to a safe, stimulating environment.
• Passionate about empowering people to live more independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, flexible support tailored to each individual.
• Give emotional and practical guidance to help people thrive.
• Support daily living skills, personal care and wellbeing needs.
• Assist with medical and welfare requirements.
• Record and report on health, progress and any concerns.
• Safeguard the safety and dignity of those in your care.
• Keep the environment clean, safe and positive.

Skills

Communicates well

Teamwork

Compassionate

Empathy

Positive attitude

Job description

Support worker post at Devon Lodge, a specialist residential service run by Cygnet Health Care for adults with autism and learning disabilities, some of whom may display behaviours that challenge. Work centres on daily living skills, personal care, health and welfare needs, progress recording and safeguarding, with person-centred planning at its core. The post is a 42-hour contract across a seven-day rota of daytime shifts that can start at 7am and finish at 10pm, including two weekends a month. Successful candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Provide person-centred, flexible support tailored to each individual
• Give emotional and practical guidance to help people thrive
• Support daily living skills, personal care and wellbeing needs
• Assist with medical and welfare requirements
• Record and report on health, progress and any concerns
• Safeguard the safety and dignity of those in your care
• Keep the environment clean, safe and positive

Skills & knowledge

• Communicates well and works confidently as part of a team
• Compassionate, intuitive and supportive
• Genuinely driven to make a meaningful difference
• Brings energy and positivity to a safe, stimulating environment
• Passionate about empowering people to live more independently

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Pay rising to £13.75 an hour after 3 months
• Opportunities for overtime
• Regular coaching, appraisal and development
• Expert supervision and strong peer support
• Free meals on shift
• Support to grow careers and gain new skills