Support Worker

Partners in Support; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

From £12.81 per hour

£75 per sleep-in

Guaranteed hours

Birthday leave & awards

Staff benefits & DBS

Employee assistance

Training & progression

Job summary

Partners in Support is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to empower adults with learning disabilities and autism to live life their way. You will provide emotional and practical support, helping individuals build confidence and independence, and participate in community activities.

No prior social care experience is required as full training is provided. Roles are available for full and part-time candidates in Stevenage with regular check-ins and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Empathy and genuine care for others.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Patience and respectful approach with adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure, with flexible approach to shifts.
• Driving licence is preferred in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Help individuals build confidence, independence and learn new skills.
• Assist with community integration and participation in activities of their choice.
• Support through regular check-ins, supervision and ongoing training.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Resilience

Flexibility

Driving licence

Education

No prior social care experience required

Job description

Description

Do you feel strongly about making a genuine difference in people’s lives? Helping others to grow and achieve their goals? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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-centred support.

We are looking for people interested in full time and part time vacancies.

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.

Department: Support Roles

Location: Stevenage

Compensation: £12.81 / hour

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.

What we're looking for

• Commitment to empowering people
• Kind, respectful, and patient approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence to remain calm in difficult situations
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins on a rota
• Full UK manual driving licence preferred

What we offer

• From £12.81 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contract
• Paid birthday leave and long service awards
• Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities