Support Worker

1st Homecare; Ilkeston; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Support Workers for their new Supported Living service in Ilkeston. The role involves assisting individuals with autism and learning disabilities to lead independent lives. Candidates should have relevant experience and embody core values such as respect and honesty. Flexible working hours are available, with competitive pay and numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Accredited training

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted goods and services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Scheme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their homes to promote independence.
• Assist with financial management, medication administration, and meal planning.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Caring

Self-Motivated

Reliable

Inclusive

Job description

Support Worker

£12.21 per hour

Full Time, Part Time, and Relief Hours Available

Real Life Options is opening a new Supported Living service in Ilkeston to provide support to people with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs. We are ideally looking for candidates with relevant experience.

We offer individualized support packages and promote independence to help people live fulfilling lives within their own homes. The accommodation is purpose-built, consisting of individual apartments and bungalows.

The service includes 12 apartments for individuals with mild learning disabilities, 4 bungalows for those with higher complex needs, and 4 bungalows for people displaying behaviors of concern.

The Role

You will support individuals in their own homes to live as independently as possible. Responsibilities include following daily plans, assisting with financial management, domestic tasks, medication administration, personal care, meal planning, maintaining relationships, and helping to find new friendships.

A key aspect of the role is encouraging participation in community activities to promote social inclusion and exploring opportunities for growth and development, such as volunteering or further education.

Shift Patterns

• 7am to 2pm
• 3pm to 10pm
• 9pm to 7am (Waking Nights)
• 10pm to 8am (Waking Nights)

You will work on a rota, including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays, with planned time off. Flexibility to cover any shift pattern over a 7-day period is essential.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Benefits and Rewards

At Real Life Options, we value our staff and offer competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and job satisfaction. Our benefits include:

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday per year, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Accredited training to enhance your skills
• Employer contributory pension scheme

Additional benefits include:

• Health Cash Plan (for full/part-time staff)
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, financial and legal advice)
• Discounted goods and services through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply)
• Recognition Initiatives

We seek candidates who embody our core values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence. If you identify with six or more of the following skills—Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive—you could be the right fit.

Initial contact will likely be via email; please check all folders regularly.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting, training, and promoting individuals based on merit and ensuring a discrimination-free workplace. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or other needs—please inform us accordingly.