Support Worker – Highfields Street, Coalville

Nottingham Community Housing Association; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community support organization in North West Leicestershire is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for a new supported living service. The role involves providing tailored support to young adults with learning disabilities, fostering their confidence and daily living skills. Candidates must be organized, resilient, and able to work varied shifts, including weekends. The position offers a generous leave package and a range of wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Comprehensive wellbeing benefits package

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to support individuals in building confidence and daily living skills.
• Experience in delivering tailored face-to-face support.
• Ability to follow health and safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support for daily living skills.
• Write and review risk assessments.
• Build relationships with families and professionals.

Skills

Compassionate and proactive support

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Experience with vulnerable adults

Job description

Overview

Make a real difference in a brand-new supported living service! We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly Care and Support team at Highfields Street, a new supported living service for young adults with learning disabilities in Coalville, Leicestershire.

You’ll provide 1:1 support to help individuals build confidence, develop daily living skills, and thrive in their community.

Why Join NCHA?

NCHA is officially ranked as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work UK, including recognition for Wellbeing and Women in the workplace.

We offer:

• A generous annual leave package (with buy/sell options)
• A 37-hour standard working week
• A comprehensive wellbeing benefits package (healthcare cash plan, counselling, travel discounts, and more)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face support tailored to individual needs
• Support daily living skills and confidence-building
• Write and review risk assessments
• Build relationships with families and professionals
• Follow procedures and health & safety standards

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who prefers shift work over 9–5
• Organised, resilient, and supportive
• Able to communicate effectively with professionals
• Experience with vulnerable adults is a plus

Shift Patterns

This is a 24-hour service, operating 7 days a week. Shifts include:

• 7:00am – 2:30pm
• 2:30pm – 10:00pm
• 10:00pm – 7:00am (waking nights)

Weekend availability is essential.

Important Location Info

Highfields Street is not easily accessible by public transport, especially during early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Access to a car or reliable transport is strongly recommended.

Click Apply Now and tell us why you’re the right fit for this exciting new service.

Please note: We are not currently offering visa sponsorship.