Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Advance; Blaby; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national not-for-profit provider is seeking Support Workers in Leicester to assist individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. The role offers flexible hours, great benefits, and the chance to make a real difference. No prior experience is necessary; we value your passion and determination. Opportunities for career advancement are available within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid mileage

Paid holidays up to 30 days

Access to employee discounts

Sector-specific training

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Qualifications

• No previous experience in care required, but must share values and passion.
• Ability to follow detailed support plans is essential.
• Drivers must have a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene if required.
• Aid medication administration as needed.
• Support customers in preparing and cooking meals.

Skills

Good at working on your own and within a team

Excellent at communicating with people

Able to complete quality support records

Able to work every other weekend

Able to travel throughout the city

Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm

Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments

Need to be literate and numerate in English

Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

Job description

Position: Support Worker – Maternity Cover for up to 12 months
Location: Leicester, LE19
Hours: 37.5 contracted hours per week (Mon‑Sun, including weekends, days, evenings and holidays)
Salary: £24,030.02 per annum (£12.29 p/h)
Job ref: 4782
We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you get to make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

Advance is looking for Support Workers in Leicester to support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, and mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick start a rewarding career in Social Care. Driving is not essential for this job, however if you are a driver you must have a full UK/International driving licence and access to a vehicle; mileage will be paid for at £0.45 per mile.

Day to Day Activities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
• Medication administration (if required)
• Support with preparing and cooking meals
• Support with attending medical appointments
• Support with social activities
• Support with independent skills
• Support with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
• Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
• Keeping up to date with your training

Advance is a great place to progress too; many of our Support Workers have gone on to be managers, and some have moved into roles in other areas of our business. Once you’re with us, there are genuine opportunities to learn, develop and build a long and rewarding career. Equally, there is the chance to work flexibly, fitting your role around your other life commitments.

About the Candidate

You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.

• Good at working on your own and within a team
• Excellent at communicating with people
• Able to complete quality support records
• Able to work every other weekend
• Able to travel throughout the city
• Able to work between 7am and 10:30pm
• Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
• Need to be literate and numerate in English
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

Contact

For more information about the role, please contact Tina Smith at 07703826379 or via email at [e-mail] between Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

About the Organisation

Advance is a national, not‑for‑profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry‑recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

• Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
• Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts on cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
• Long service awards payable in 5‑year increments
• Golden Hello / refer a friend receive up to £500
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.