Support Worker

Partners in Support; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in pay

Permanent contract

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Blue Light Card

Costco membership

DBS paid

Employee assistance

Job summary

Partners in Support is looking for a Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities and autism live life their way in Welwyn Garden City. You’ll provide emotional and practical support, encourage independence, and assist with community activities.

We offer regular training, supervision, and ongoing communication to support you professionally, with a permanent contract and guaranteed hours on offer. No prior social care experience is required as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Help people build confidence, develop independence, and learn new skills.
• Support community participation and daily living as part of a close-knit team.

Skills

Empathy

Respectful communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Flexibility

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: Welwyn Garden City

Compensation: £12.81 / hour

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‑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

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate.