Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £12.81

Sleep-in £75

Guaranteed hours

Birthday leave & long service awards

Blue Light Card

Costco membership

Paid DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & progression

Job summary

Partners in Support in Stevenage is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them live life their way. You’ll work as part of a close-knit team, with regular supervision, training, and opportunities for progression, on a permanent full-time contract with guaranteed hours.

No prior social care experience is required as full training is provided; a driving licence is preferred but not essential for this

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required; full training provided.
• Commitment to helping people live the life they choose.
• Ability to build rapport and support independence.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins as part of rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Help individuals build confidence, develop skills, and access activities.
• Support community involvement and daily living tasks.
• Maintain regular communication with the team and supervisors.

Skills

Empowering others

Kind and patient

Teamwork and independence

Calm under pressure

Flexible schedule

Driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Stevenage

Reporting To: Lead Support Worker

Compensation: £12.81 / hour

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. 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.

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-in on a rota
• Full UK manual driving licence preferred but not essential for this location

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