Support Worker

Partners in Support; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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. No prior social care experience is required as full training is provided; you will build confidence, independence, and community presence through person-centred activities.

The role offers competitive pay at £12.81 per hour and permanent hours with benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to empowering people with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Help build confidence, independence, and community participation.
• Offer regular check-ins, supervision, training, and ongoing communication.

Skills

Commitment to empowering people

Kind, respectful, and patient

Ability to work independently and as a

Flexible to work evenings, weekends, &

Full UK manual driving licence

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.

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 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