Support Worker

Brook Street; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and support

Flexible day and night shifts

Additional hours possible

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting Support Workers in Leicester to provide 2:1 support for an individual with Autism and Learning Disabilities as they transition into a bungalow, promoting independence and daily living skills.

Roles include day and night shifts with a 2:1 support model; no personal care or medication administration is required. Local candidates preferred; driver is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities is desirable.
• Calm, patient and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high-quality care.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and sleep-ins where required.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual to settle into their new home
• Promote independence and daily living skills
• Encourage community access and social activities
• Support with local appointments and outings
• Assist with collecting prescriptions when required
• Develop a positive and professional working relationship
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated 2:1 support team
• Encourage confidence, choice, and independence

Skills

Autism support

Patience

Communication

Job description

Support Worker - Days & Nights

Location: Leicester (LE Postcode)
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Shifts Available: Days, Nights, Waking Nights and Sleep-Ins
Support Model: 2:1 Support
Driver: Preferred but not essential

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Male and Female Support Workers to provide 2:1 support for an individual with Autism and Learning Disabilities who is transitioning into their own bungalow and taking positive steps towards greater independence.

This is a rewarding community-based role where you will support the individual to build confidence, develop daily living skills, establish routines, and engage with activities both at home and within the local community. The individual is relatively independent, enjoys being active, and benefits from consistent, person-centred support.

No personal care or medication administration is required.

Shift Patterns Available

• Day Shifts: 11:00am - 5:00pm
• Waking Nights: 8:00pm - 8:00am
• Sleep-In Shifts (additional allowance payable)
• Additional hours may be available as the support package develops

Key Responsibilities

• Support the individual to settle into their new home
• Promote independence and daily living skills
• Encourage community access and social activities
• Support with local appointments and outings
• Assist with collecting prescriptions when required
• Develop a positive and professional working relationship
• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated 2:1 support team
• Encourage confidence, choice, and independence

Requirements

• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities is desirable
• Calm, patient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, flexible and committed to high-quality care
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and sleep-ins where required
• Full UK Driving Licence advantageous but not essential
• Local candidates preferred

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour
• Flexible day and night shifts available
• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for additional hours
• Rewarding role supporting someone to achieve greater independence
• Friendly and supportive management team