support worker

Leicestershire County Council; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council are seeking a Female Only Support Worker to join Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services in Melton Mowbray. The role is 24 hours per week, part-time, on-site, with permanent status and a salary of £13.91–£14.13 per hour.

Join a friendly public sector team, providing person-centred care, supporting complex needs, and working within a 24/7 rota. There are pension benefits, generous annual leave, and opportunities for development within the council.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high quality care and supporting independence.
• Ability to use equipment for moving and handling and to support people with complex needs.
• Effective communication including alternatives (Makaton, signs).
• Strong organisation, ability to manage workloads and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and maximise independence.
• Support service users in a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Maintain clear, concise records.

Skills

High quality care

Moving and handling

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork & independence

Record keeping

Flexibility with rota

Job description

Support Worker x 1 (24 hours per week) Female Only Melton

• Company: Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council
• Salary: £13.91 to £14.13 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Melton Mowbray, LE13 0GG
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 29 Sept 2026

Summary

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives?

Our friendly team at Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for support worker(s) to join our team.

The Melton Short Breaks service provides a personalised overnight short breaks (respite) service; we also deliver a supported living provision for up to 13 adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), sensory impairment(s) and physical disabilities. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.

About You

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now).
• The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs and willing to attend training courses.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.
• IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours.
• In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
• Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

• Name: Sharon Duffus
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]