Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Blue Light Card & DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & progression opportunities

Job summary

Partners in Support in St Albans is seeking a committed Support Worker to provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them live life their way.

You'll assist with confidence-building, independence, skill development, and community participation, in a dynamic team focused on person-centred care. Training is provided and flexible shifts apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• No previous social care experience is required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism to live life their way.
• Help clients build confidence, develop independence and learn new skills.
• Assist with accessing the community and participating in activities.
• Support client wellbeing through regular check-ins and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Passion for supporting people

UK driving licence

Passion for empowering people

Communication & leadership

Rota flexibility (evenings/weekends)

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Albans

Reporting To: Locality Manager

Compensation: £12.81 - £13.98 / hour

Description

Do you have experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism?

When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated 'Outstanding'. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centered support.

About us

With us, you'll never be just a number; you'll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We're proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you'll provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live life their way.

You'll support people to build confidence, develop independence, learn new skills, access their community by taking part in activities, and do the things that matter most to them. No two days are the same, so if you enjoy variety and want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're committed to supporting our colleagues through regular check-ins, supervision, training, and ongoing communication, so you'll feel supported both personally and professionally.

No previous social care experience is required, as full training will be provided.

The shift patterns are (approximately, subject to change): 7.15am to 2.45pm, 2.45 to 10pm, 10pm to 7.15am. We need you to be as flexible as possible to cover these shifts within a small team, all dedicated to one person. If you are employed full-time, you will work 5 shifts over 7 days.

What we're looking for

• Passion for supporting people
• Full UK driving licence is required
• Passion for empowering people
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins on a rota

What we offer

• Paid birthday leave and long service awards
• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contract
• Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities