Support Worker - 22.5 hours The Trees, Hinckley

Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council in Hinckley is seeking a part-time Support Worker for a 22.5-hour contract. You will provide day-to-day support to adults with disabilities in a supported living setting and help with personal care, promoting independence and choice.

Full training is provided; DBS checks and training costs are covered. The role offers a pathway within a large public sector organisation and pension scheme benefits.

Qualifications

• Commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence.
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults and relevant regulations.
• Ability to use equipment to assist with moving and handling and support people with complex needs.
• Good communication and organisational skills; able to work flexible hours and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day care and support to adults with disabilities in a supported living environment.
• Assist with personal care and promote choice and independence while maximizing autonomy.
• Work as part of a team and participate in a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays.
• Attend training and adhere to the Council’s codes of conduct and safeguarding policies.

Job description

Support Worker - 22.5 hours The Trees, Hinckley

Company: Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council

• Salary: £13.91 to £14.13 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Hinckley, LE10 0XD
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 2 Nov 2026
• Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?

Our friendly team at Hinckley Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for one 22.5 hours per week contract support worker(s) to join our team. Hinckley Short Breaks & Supported Living Services is a purpose-built short break centre, providing respite and supported living care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

About the Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with disabilities in a supported living environment.

You will deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence.

You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team.

We will provide the training needed and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.

We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement

For more information about Short Breaks, please visit - https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/looking-after-someone/short-breaks-for-carers/in-house-short-breaks-accommodation

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following:Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now). Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults from abuse.The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs and willing to attend training courses.Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.