Support Worker Carlton Drive

Leicestershire County Council; Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council’s Carlton Drive Short Breaks team is recruiting a Support Worker for 30 hours per week to provide person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. No prior care experience required as training is provided.

Role includes assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and working as part of a supportive team. Flexible working options are available, including weekends and bank holidays as part of

Qualifications

• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and maximising independence.
• Ability to assist with moving and handling and support people with complex needs.
• Effective communication, including alternative methods (e.g., Makaton).
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloads in a 24/7 service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including occasional crises.
• IT and written records skills to maintain clear, concise records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support and personal care to adults in Short Breaks.
• Promote choice, control and maximise independence for service users.
• Attend training and work flexibly to meet service rota requirements.
• Adhere to Leicestershire County Council codes of conduct and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

High-quality care

Moving & handling

Communication (incl. Makaton)

Organisation & workload management

Teamwork & independence

Records keeping (IT/written)

Flexible working

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Support Worker
Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Carlton Drive Short Breaks, Carlton Drive, Wigston, LE18 1DE
Salary: £26,853 - £27,282 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am and 10pm)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 th November 2026
Interview Date(s): 25 th November 2026
Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

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

Our friendly team at Carlton Drive Short Breaks are looking for a support worker for 30 hours per week to join our team. Carlton Drive is a purpose-built respite home in Wigston, providing respite 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.

About The Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks unit.

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 (in work-time) 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 .

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).
• 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.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

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.

For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Sharon Duffus (Resourcing Co-ordinator)

Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]

About Us

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

Benefits

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

• Our Recruitment Process
• Our Organisational Values
• Our Employee Benefits
• Working for Us