Support Worker

Partners in Support; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Costco membership

Paid DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & progression

Job summary

Partners in Support in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities and autism live life their way.

You’ll provide emotional and practical support, help build confidence and independence, and enable community participation. No prior social care experience is required, as full training will be provided. The role offers guaranteed hours on a permanent contract, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience is required, as full training will be provided.
• Commitment to empowering people and respecting dignity.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to work in a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Help individuals build confidence, independence and new skills.
• Assist clients to access community activities and participate in daily living tasks.
• Participate in regular supervision, training, and ongoing communication with the team.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Listening skills

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Description

Do you feel strongly about making a genuine difference in people’s lives? Helping others to grow and achieve their goals? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

When you join us, you’ll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated ‘Outstanding’. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centred support.

We are looking for people interested in full time and part time roles.

About us

With us, you’ll never be just a number; you’ll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We’re proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

Department: Support Roles

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Compensation: £12.81 / hour

About the role

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live life their way.

You’ll support people to build confidence, develop independence, learn new skills, access their community by taking part in activities, and do the things that matter most to them. No two days are the same, so if you enjoy variety and want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We’re committed to supporting our colleagues through regular check-ins, supervision, training, and ongoing communication, so you’ll feel supported both personally and professionally.

No previous social care experience is required, as full training will be provided.

What we’re looking for

• Commitment to empowering people
• Kind, respectful, and patient approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence to remain calm in difficult situations
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep‑ins on a rota
• Full UK manual driving licence preferred

What we offer

• From £12.81 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contract
• Paid birthday leave and long service awards
• Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.