Support Worker

Autonomy Life Limited; Warminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Support Worker to empower individuals and assist with daily living. This role involves facilitating activities, observing health and wellbeing, and contributing to personalized care plans. The ideal candidate is empathetic and effective in communication. Offering a competitive hourly rate starting from £12.35 and flexible shift options including full-time and part-time roles.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate starting from £12.35

Employee referrals bonus up to £300

Access to blue light card discounts

Long service awards

24-hour confidential employee advice line

Funded qualifications

Mandatory Training Provided

Qualifications

• Empowering individuals to thrive by providing practical assistance.
• Facilitating activities to bring joy and foster social connections.
• Observing and acting to ensure health and wellbeing of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their daily living activities.
• Encourage creativity through community outings and hobbies.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver personalized care plans.

Skills

Compassionate support

Ability to empower individuals

Excellent communication

Experience in care roles

Job description

Overview

At The Willows, we’re all about creating a happy, supportive, and engaging home for the individuals we care for. Supporting up to 10 amazing people, we help them live meaningful, independent lives — and now we’re inviting a compassionate Support Worker to be part of our team.

Willow View is a lovely, peaceful bungalow a short distance from the main home. You may be required to work at both homes.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, your focus will be on empowering individuals to thrive. This means providing practical assistance with their daily living, helping them build confidence and skills, and offering emotional support tailored to each person's unique needs.

You’ll encourage creativity and participation by facilitating activities that bring joy and foster social connections. Whether it’s joining a community outing, supporting someone to try a new hobby, or simply sharing a laugh during a movie night, you’ll be there to make it happen.

Health and wellbeing are also central — you’ll observe, listen, and act to ensure everyone feels safe, comfortable, and supported at all times.

Above all, you’ll be part of a team that collaborates closely, sharing knowledge and ideas to deliver personalised, high-quality care plans that truly make a difference.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting from £12.35 an hour
• Receive up to £300 for Employee Referrals
• Access to blue light card discounts
• Long service awards
• 24‑hour confidential employee advice line
• Full‑time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
• Funded qualifications
• Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training
• Mandatory Training Provided

Support Worker Shifts

• Offering day and bank roles
• 8 am - 8 pm days
• Working weekends are essential
• Other roles you may have worked in: Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker

Safeguarding Commitment

We prioritise the safety and well‑being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It’s important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.

We are currently not accepting candidates who require Sponsorship. Candidates on a dependent or graduate visa must have at least 15 months remaining on it to progress further with the recruitment process.

Job Types

Full‑time, Part‑time