Support Worker Linby

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham Community Housing Association is seeking a friendly Support Worker for Sherwood House in Nottingham. This full‑time, on‑site role involves helping residents with daily living and promoting independence in a caring, community setting.

Working on a 24‑hour rota, you will support personal care, enable social engagement, and provide companionship, with a focus on dignity and rights. A driving license is desirable though not essential; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or strong customer service required.
• Care experience is highly desirable.
• Understanding of age-related health needs is important.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are valued.
• Commitment to NCHA’s CLEAR values.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and personal care.
• Encourage community engagement and social activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Move and handle residents as required and support risk management.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Care experience desirable

Excellent communication

Understanding of age-related health

NCHA values (CLEAR)

Job description

Company: Nottingham Community Housing Association

Do you have experience in hospitality or customer service? Would you like to make a real difference in the community away from the noises of the city, surrounded by a bed of greenery?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Sherwood House team as a Support Worker, and we'd like to show you in this video why this is a great place to work.

Did you know that NCHA is officially a Great Place To Work? In fact, we’re included in the top 50 super-large workplaces by Great Place To Work UK. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say we’re a great place to work.

Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorships.

The Service

Sherwood House is a registered care home which runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We provide person-centred care and support to 19 elderly residents who have chosen this home as their place to retire and live happily ever after.

Like them, you will also feel a change of pace thanks to the home’s scenery, as it is situated in the small village of Linby who won Nottinghamshire's "best kept village" award in 2013.

A local tale recounts that the humble pancake was invented by the women of Linby to celebrate the defeat of Danish invaders.

Working Hours

All successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis over a 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays; a bonus is paid for waking nights.

Shift Patterns include: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-13:00, 08:30-12:30, 13:30-21:30, 07:00-14:30, 14:00-21:15, and 21:15-07:15 waking nights.

The Role

As a Support Worker at Sherwood House, you will play a vital role in providing practical and emotional support to our residents.

Your main responsibility is to help residents live as independently as possible, while respecting their choices and preferences.

Sherwood House has a dedicated Chef and Activity Coordinator, so your focus will be on:

• Supporting residents with personal hygiene and personal care
• Encouraging community engagement and social activities
• Offering companionship and emotional support

This role may involve moving and handling tasks and risk management, so you must be comfortable and willing to undertake these duties. For full details, check out the Role Profile at the bottom of the page.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a friendly, calm, and resilient individual who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care.

Essential skills and experience

• Previous experience in hospitality or strong customer service skills
• Experience in a care role is highly desirable
• Understanding of age‑related health needs
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail value
• Sharing our NCHA’s CLEAR values

If you are enthusiastic about protecting human rights, promoting choice and independence, and helping people live meaningful lives, we would love to hear from you!

Travelling to Sherwood House

Due to its location, candidates who can drive are highly desirable, as the home is a 7‑minute drive from the High Street in Hucknall.

Candidates travelling from Mansfield can use the 141 bus service to Nottingham to arrive at the project, but this service is not available for colleagues finishing at 9.30pm.

Interviews will be done on 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th and 13th August; we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if enough interest is received.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates.

As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Details

Company: Nottingham Community Housing Association

Salary: £24,871 - £25,371

Hours: Full‑time

Location: Nottingham, NG11 8PY

Working pattern: On‑site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 24 Jul 2026

Closing date: 21 Aug 2026