Support Worker - Cumbernauld (Drivers only)

Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & mentoring

Shadowing opportunities

Employee-owned organisation

Learning & development

Cycle to work

EAP (Health & wellbeing)

Pension & life assurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to provide 1:1 care in clients' homes and support daily living activities.

This role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and building trusting relationships. Full induction and ongoing training are provided to help you support independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Empathy and connection with people.
• Strong listening and communication abilities.
• Reliable, self-motivated with good initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a person 1:1 in their home.
• Provide personal and clinical care.
• Assist with medication, housing needs, appointments, and daily routines.
• Encourage social participation and independence.
• Help people feel safe, empowered and connected.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Communication

Reliability

Self-motivation

Independent working

Job description

What You’ll Do

• Supporting a person 1:1 in their home
• Provide personal and clinical care
• Assist with medication, housing needs, appointments, and daily routines
• Encourage social participation and independence
• Whether it’s helping someone feel confident in their own home or supporting them at a community event, you’ll play a vital role in helping people feel safe, empowered, and connected.

This role can involve lone working, with on-call support available 24 hours a day.

What We’re Looking For

Experience is not essential — we provide a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, your empathy, and your commitment to helping others.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

• Emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure
• A great listener and communicator
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Comfortable working independently

You’ll Need

• UK Driving Licence and ability to drive both automatic and manual cars
• Access to your own car would be advantageous
• Flexibility to work shift patterns (day, evening, or weekend)

What You’ll Get In Return

• Full induction and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunity to shadow experienced support workers
• Employee-Owned Organisation – become a co-owner
• Strong learning and development pathway
• Employee Discount Schemes & Referral Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Paid holidays and competitive pay structure

Why Join Us?

At our core, we believe everyone deserves a chance to flourish. Our services are person-centred, values-led, and rooted in kindness, empowerment, and respect. As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a meaningful difference.