Support Worker

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 26,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Pension

Free DBS

Free training and development

Cycle to work

Discounted bus pass schemes

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Supported Living and Community Outreach teams in Nottingham. You will help customers with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and other complex needs to live independently, grow life skills and access community activities.

You’ll work on a rota basis across various settings, assisting with daily living, medication administration and tenancy support while maintaining clear records

Qualifications

Experience in care and support is welcomed.
Comfortable using basic IT systems, including emails and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

Providing tailored support based on individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
Developing and reviewing support plans and risk assessments.
Helping with daily living activities, personal care, health and wellbeing.
Safely administering and recording medication.
Maintaining accurate records using NCHA systems.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Motivated

Communication

Job description

Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum

Location: Nottingham

Hours: 37

Closing Date: 10/11/2026 23:59

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 GMT.

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The Vacancy

Make a real difference every day.

At NCHA, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, independent life. We're looking for compassionate, resilient and motivated Support Workers to join our Supported Living and Community Outreach services, supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and other complex needs to achieve their goals and live well.

About The Role

As a Support Worker, you'll work closely with our customers to provide person-centred, trauma-informed support that promotes independence, choice and wellbeing. You'll help people develop life skills, maintain their tenancies, access education, employment and leisure activities, and build meaningful connections within their communities.

No two days are the same. You could be supporting someone to attend an appointment, helping with daily living tasks, administering medication, completing support plans, or encouraging an individual to achieve a personal goal that matters to them.

Key Responsibilities

Providing tailored support based on individual needs, strengths and aspirations.
Working with customers to develop and review support plans and risk assessments.
Supporting people with daily living activities, personal care, health and wellbeing.
Helping individuals access work, training, education and community opportunities.
Building positive relationships with customers, families and partner agencies.
Safely administering and recording medication.
Maintaining accurate records using NCHA systems.

About You

Has a genuine passion for supporting people and making a positive difference.
Understands the needs and challenges faced by vulnerable adults.
Can communicate clearly, professionally and compassionately.
Is comfortable using basic IT systems, including emails and record-keeping.
Can remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
Understands the importance of professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Previous experience in care and support is welcomed, but your willingness to learn, your values and your commitment is just as important to helping others achieve independence and life opportunities.

Why join NCHA?

At NCHA, you'll be part of a supportive organisation that values its people and the difference they make. You'll have access to training, development opportunities and the chance to build a rewarding career while improving the lives of others every day.

Did you know NCHA is officially a Great Place to Work?

In fact, we’re included in the top 50 super-large workplaces by Great Place To Work UK. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say we’re a great place to work.

If you're caring, reliable and committed to empowering people to live independently, we'd love to hear from you.

Additional Information

This role is based within our Supported Living and Community Outreach services and may require working across different settings and client groups.
The role operates on a rota basis and includes weekend, bank holiday, night-time and sleep-in duties where required.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check.
Please note that we are not offering visa sponsorship

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT + Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

The Company

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.

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