Support Worker - Longwell Green

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-ins paid

Care Certificate training

Pension

DBS paid

Wagestream access

Discounts

Wellbeing helplines

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Brandon Trust is seeking a Support Worker for Longwell Green, Bristol. You’ll help people live the lives they choose, develop daily living skills and participate in community activities, with personalised plans and clear communication with families and professionals.

No prior experience required; a positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn are valued. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• A positive, patient and respectful approach is essential.
• Resilience and appreciation of people’s differences are important.
• Ability to build professional, trusted relationships with people we support.
• Confidence working as part of a team.
• Drivers are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live the lives they choose.
• Help develop everyday living skills.
• Support people to spend time in their community—for socialising, work, learning or friendships.
• Contribute to and follow personalised support plans.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the people we support, their families and other professionals.
• Support people to maintain their health and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Positive attitude

Patience

Respectful approach

Resilience

Teamwork

Job description

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Support Worker - Longwell Green

Job Reference brandontrust/TP/20118/1764

Support Worker – Longwell Green, Bristol

We’re looking for Support Workers in Bristolto join our team.

Would you like a job where every day is different and you can make a real difference in someone’s life?

Your skills, values and life experience could be a great fit. You don’t need previous experience — what matters most is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a positive “can‑do” attitude, and a genuine desire to support people to live the lives they want.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you’ll support people in ways that make sense to them and reflect their preferences, needs and what matters most in their lives. This might include:

• Supporting people to build everyday skills at home
• Helping people get out and about, spend time with others and be part of their local community
• Providing personal support, including help with medication when needed

Support is always person‑centred and focused on enabling people to live full, ordinary lives.

No two days are the same. Visit our website to find out more about working at Brandon.

Pay and benefits

• £12.71 – £12.87 per hour
• Sleep-ins paid at £60 per night (in addition to basic pay)
• Fully funded training, including the nationally recognised Care Certificate
• Ongoing learning and career development, including professional qualifications
• Contributory pension
• DBS check paid for by us
• Rotas planned in advance
• Wagestream – track your earnings and access part of your pay before payday, plus financial advice and savings tools
• Shopping discounts, including Blue Light Card, EE perks and Costco membership
• Recommend a friend scheme with a thank-you payment
• Access to wellbeing helplines
• Health Cash Plan
• Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must therefore have the right to work in the UK.

What we’re looking for

• Good communication skills
• A positive, patient and respectful approach
• Resilience and an appreciation of people’s differences
• The ability to build professional, trusted relationships
• Confidence working as part of a team
• Drivers are preferred

What you’ll do

• Support people to live the lives they choose
• Help develop everyday living skills
• Support people to spend time in their community — for socialising, work, learning or friendships
• Contribute to and follow personalised support plans
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with the people we support, their families and other professionals
• Support people to maintain their health and wellbeing

Brandon Trust works alongside people of different abilities so they can create opportunities and feel supported to live the lives they want.

Support Workers work flexible shifts as part of a 24/7 service. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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