Support Worker - Maternity Cover

Advance; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A national support services provider is seeking a Support Worker for maternity cover in Braunstone Town, England. In this role, you will support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. No previous experience in care is necessary, simply a passion for making a difference. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication, and daily living skills. Offering flexible hours and comprehensive support, this position is full-time with a salary of £24,030.02 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Paid holiday

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

pension scheme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; values and determination to help others are key.
• Capable of following support plans and maintaining records.
• Willingness to achieve the Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene.
• Support with medication administration if required.
• Assisting with meal preparation and cooking.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independence

Literacy and numeracy in English

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: 4870
Note: 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 or 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; 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

About the Candidate

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

• Good at working independently 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
• Capable of following a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintaining customer records
• Literacy and numeracy in English
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

Contact Details

For more information about the role please contact Tina Smith on 07703826379 or email [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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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. 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 of Working for Advance

• Flexible hours to fit around you and our customers’ needs
• Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service, pro‑rata for part‑time hours)
• Sector‑specific training as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work discounts (cinema tickets, shopping vouchers, etc.)
• Long‑service awards payable in 5‑year increments
• Golden Hello/referral bonus 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)

Safeguarding

At Advance, safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture and is everyone’s responsibility. We have a Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, who oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures concerns are acted upon swiftly and sensitively in line with national legislation and local procedures. If you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support—or any member of our team—please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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