Support Worker (Driver)

Reside Support Limited; Winsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Reside Support Limited in Cheshire is recruiting Support Workers to provide person-centred care in individuals' own homes. A full UK driving licence is essential as you may drive the supported person's car.

You will work as part of the Operations team under the Registered Manager, delivering daily living support, safeguarding, and documentation, and you may cover nights and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring, and reliable.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work shifts including nights and weekends.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting rights.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person centred support tailored to individual needs and preferences
• Assist with daily living skills including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting
• Support with personal care, medication, and mobility where required
• Promote independence, choice, and meaningful engagement
• Maintain a safe environment and follow all health & safety procedures
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately in line with policy
• Support individuals to access community activities, education, and employment
• Encourage hobbies, friendships, and social connections
• Enable individuals to access services that enhance quality of life

Skills

Person centred support

Daily living support

Medication support

Record-keeping

Communication

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Compassion

Patience

Professionalism

Reliability

Respectful behaviour

Integrity

Positive presence

Consistency

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

We are looking to recruit Support Workers who have a full driving licence and are prepared to drive the supported individual's car with to join our dedicated team in Cheshire, supporting an individual in their own home.

Team: Operations

Reports to: Registered Manager

Purpose of the Role

To provide high quality, person centred support that promotes independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing for adults with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and complex needs. The role ensures individuals receive consistent, compassionate support aligned with Reside Support's values, regulatory standards, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Care & Support

• Deliver person centred support tailored to individual needs and preferences
• Assist with daily living skills including cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budgeting
• Support with personal care, medication, and mobility where required
• Promote independence, choice, and meaningful engagement
• Maintain a safe environment and follow all health & safety procedures
• Report safeguarding concerns immediately in line with policy

Community & Inclusion

• Support individuals to access community activities, education, and employment
• Encourage hobbies, friendships, and social connections
• Enable individuals to access services that enhance quality of life

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistent support
• Follow support plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies
• Maintain professional relationships with families, carers, and external professionals
• Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice

Administration & Compliance

• Keep accurate daily records including care logs, medication charts, and incident reports
• Handle individuals' finances responsibly and in line with policy
• Adhere to all company policies, regulatory standards, and CQC requirements
• Support other services when required by the business

Success Measures / KPIs

• Accuracy and completeness of daily records
• Medication administration accuracy
• Incident reporting quality and timeliness
• Safeguarding reporting compliance
• Positive feedback from individuals, families, and managers
• Engagement in training and competency assessments
• Reliability, punctuality, and shift attendance
• Contribution to a positive team culture
• Support plan and risk assessment adherence
• Reduction in avoidable incidents or errors

Skills & Competencies

• Person centred support
• Daily living support
• Medication support
• Record-keeping
• Communication
• Safeguarding awareness
• Team collaboration
• Compassion
• Patience
• Professionalism
• Reliability
• Respectful and inclusive behaviour
• Integrity and honesty
• Positive presence
• Consistency

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Compassionate, caring, and reliable
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work shifts including nights and weekends
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting rights
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience in care or supported living
• Level 2+ Health & Social Care qualification
• Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, or mental health

Authority & Decision-Making

• Deliver support in line with support plans and risk assessments
• Escalate concerns promptly (safeguarding, health, safety, wellbeing)
• Contribute to updates on support plans through feedback
• Make day to day decisions that promote dignity, independence, and safety

Working Relationships

• Registered Manager
• Senior Support Workers and Team Leaders
• Support Worker colleagues
• Individuals supported and their families
• External professionals (health, social care, community services)

Additional Requirements

• Shift work including nights and alternate weekends
• Travel between services when required
• Participation in mandatory training and competency assessments
• Adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards