support worker

The Talent & Retention Co.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking Support Workers to empower adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role includes supporting daily living skills and personal care in a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and a valid driving license. Competitive pay of £12.40 per hour plus travel allowance offered.

Benefits

£1.50 travel allowance per shift

Career progression opportunities

Rolling rota with every other weekend off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Carer, or Healthcare Assistant is essential.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to service location.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people to live independently and make their own choices.
• Providing personal care with compassion and dignity.
• Assisting with meals, household tasks, and community activities.
• Building confidence through encouragement and empowerment.

Skills

Experience as a Support Worker

Confidence supporting people with learning disabilities

Flexibility and reliability

Caring and patient nature

Job description

Overview

Support Worker Stoke-on-Trent (ST11) — £12.40 per hour + travel allowance | 39 hours per week | Two-week rolling rota

(7am–8pm | three long days per week | every other weekend off)

Care is more than a job. It is a chance to empower people and build a career you can be proud of.

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join a residential service for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and physical disabilities in Stoke-on-Trent.

This role is built on the CQC values of Right Support, Right Care, Right Culture:

• Right Support: encouraging choice and independence every day
• Right Care: compassionate, person-centred support delivered with dignity and respect
• Right Culture: creating a positive environment where people feel safe, included, and valued

As a Support Worker, you will be making a real difference. Some days that means helping people with day-to-day living skills. Other days it could be joining in with activities such as karaoke, arts and crafts, pub lunches or even cheering at a football match. It is about the small steps, the big smiles, and the moments that matter.

What you will be doing

• Supporting people to live independently and make their own choices
• Providing personal care with compassion and dignity
• Assisting with meals, household tasks, and community activities
• Building confidence through encouragement and empowerment
• Using hoists and manual handling safely to support wheelchair users
• Building positive relationships with service users, families, and colleagues

What we are looking for

• Experience as a Support Worker, Care Assistant, Carer, or Healthcare Assistant (essential)
• Confidence supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour
• Flexibility and reliability to work a rolling rota including weekends
• A caring, patient nature with a good sense of humour
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the service location and community access needs

What is on offer

• £12.40 per hour plus £1.50 travel allowance per shift (where applicable)
• Rolling rota with every other weekend off
• Career progression opportunities into Senior Support Worker roles and beyond

If you are passionate about empowering others and want a role where every day makes a difference, apply today. Sponsorship is not available for this role.