Support Worker

Partnersinsupport; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Partners in Support is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism. This full-time role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference, providing crucial support while enjoying benefits such as flexible working hours, training, and the potential for career advancement. Join a friendly and supportive team, and help empower individuals to live their lives independently.

Benefits

Paid day off on your birthday

Guaranteed hours

Access to rewards and discounts

Costco card and Blue Light Discount card

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Commitment to empowering individuals to achieve independence.
• No prior social care experience necessary, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to individuals.
• Enable individuals to develop life skills and independence.

Skills

Empowering people

Calmness in difficult situations

Working with families and agencies

Flexibility for various work hours

Education

Full UK Manual driving license

Job description

Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Reporting To: Lead Support Worker

Compensation: £12.50 / hour

Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career, and we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for full-time or part-time permanent (up to 37.5 hours per week) Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism in a supported living environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you'll play a crucial role in understanding and supporting the individuals you work with. This includes providing both emotional and practical support to help them live their lives their way. No experience is required; just a commitment to empower people to achieve independence and develop life skills. If you love variety in your day, this role is perfect for you, as no two days are the same!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Social Care experience is not necessary, but it is desirable.
• A commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
• Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
• Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• Must have a full UK Manual driving license.

Benefits

As a Support Worker with Partners in Support, you have the flexibility to increase your earnings with sleep in duties and overtime. With these opportunities, Support Workers earn on average* of £32,000 per year, with the potential to boost your salary even further.

What We Offer:

• From £12.50 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
• Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service
• Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates and progression
• Guaranteed hours
• Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
• Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check
• A friendly, supportive working environment
• Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation

*Salary information is based on an analysis of actual full-time employees’ salaries for 2024-25.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!