Support Worker

Liaise East Anglia; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay rates

Length of Service Leave (up to 5 more

Blue Light Card

Stream app

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction and ongoing professional

Career progression opportunities

NEST Pension

DBS check (enhanced)

Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

Job summary

Liaise East Anglia is launching a brand-new service in Peterborough, delivering person-centred support to six individuals with learning disabilities and autism. We’re seeking compassionate Support Workers to help shape routines, build independence and create a warm, safe home from day one.

Join a growing team that values development, practical coaching, and career progression, with enhanced pay and a comprehensive induction and training programme including safeguarding and mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support roles.
• Passion for helping people to live the lives they choose.
• Commitment to safeguarding and health and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily routines and personal goals.
• Encourage independence and community involvement.
• Promote dignity, choice and positive outcomes daily.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborate with families and healthcare professionals for consistent care.

Skills

Caring approach

Communication skills

Safeguarding understanding

Decision making

Organisational skills

Health and safety awareness

Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Be part of launching a brand-new Liaise service

At Liaise, our values of Positive, Progressive, and Personal are central to everything we do. As an established and growing provider, we're excited to be preparing for the opening of a brand-new service, designed to support six individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism in a warm, welcoming and person-centred environment.

This new home presents an exciting opportunity for Support Workers to be involved from the very beginning, helping to create a positive culture, establish meaningful routines and support individuals as they begin their journey in their new home.

To reflect the growing demand for high-quality support across the region, we're pleased to offer enhanced rates of pay, recognising the commitment, skills and dedication our Support Workers bring to the people we support every day.

Why choose Liaise?

We know that great support starts with great people, which is why we continue to invest in our colleagues and their careers.

Our dedicated internal Positive Behaviour Practitioner team works alongside frontline colleagues within our services, providing practical coaching, specialist guidance and ongoing support to help teams deliver exceptional, person-centred care.

Alongside this, you'll benefit from a comprehensive learning and development programme, including bespoke training tailored to the people you support, together with specialist courses such as

• Trauma-Informed Support
• Learning Disabilities
• Mental Health Awareness
• The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism
• Safeguarding and other essential care qualifications

We're committed to helping our colleagues grow. We actively encourage career progression, celebrate individual strengths and, wherever possible, promote from within. Whether your ambition is to develop your skills, become a specialist or progress into leadership, we'll support you to achieve your goals.

Your role

As a Support Worker, you'll empower people to live the lives they choose by:

• Supporting individuals with everyday routines and helping them achieve their personal goals.
• Encouraging independence while supporting people to enjoy hobbies, interests, family time and activities within their local community.
• Promoting dignity, choice, respect and positive outcomes every day.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation to ensure high-quality, person-centred support.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to provide consistent, outstanding care.

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a care or support setting who is passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives.

You’ll Also Bring

• A caring, positive and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and your responsibilities in protecting vulnerable adults.
• Confidence in making informed decisions and solving problems.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• A willingness to learn, develop and contribute as part of a supportive team.

What You’ll Receive

• Enhanced, competitive pay rates.
• Length of Service Leave - up to five additional days' annual leave.
• Fully funded Blue Light Card.
• Access to Stream, our financial wellbeing app, allowing you to access earned pay, save money and receive supermarket discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling and legal advice.
• Comprehensive induction, specialist training and ongoing professional development.
• Coaching and support from our dedicated Positive Behaviour Practitioner team.
• Clear opportunities for career progression across our growing organisation.
• NEST Pension Scheme.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).

Grow your career with us

Liaise is continuing to grow, creating exciting opportunities for people who want to build a rewarding career in social care.

If you're looking for an employer that values your contribution, invests in your development, celebrates your achievements and believes in promoting talent from within, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Liaise is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.