Support Worker - Melton Short Breaks - FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY

Leicestershire County Council; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting for a flexible support worker in Melton Mowbray to deliver person-centred care within Short Breaks and Supported Living Services. You will assist with personal care, support independence, and promote client choice in a 24/7 rota.

Full training is provided, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place. The role offers progression within a large public sector organisation and a competitive local government pension.

Qualifications

• Commitment to high quality care and support maximising independence.
• Ability to use equipment to assist moving and handling and support complex needs.
• Effective communication, including alternative methods (Makaton, signs).
• Good organisational skills, ability to manage workloads and prioritise tasks.
• Willingness to attend training and work flexible hours in a 24/7 service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support with personal care and promoting choice and independence.
• Work as part of a team to provide person-centred care in Short Breaks and Supported Living.
• Attend training and contribute to keeping clear, concise records.

Skills

Moving and handling

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

IT and records

Job description

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services, Victor Avenue, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0GG

Salary: £26,853 - £27,282 per annum per annum (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 24 hours per week. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 29th September 2026

Interview Date(s) 7th October 2026

Please note: This role is open to FEMALE Applicants only.

The role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives?

Our friendly team at Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for support worker(s) to join our team.

The Melton Short Breaks service provides a personalised overnight short breaks (respite) service; we also deliver a supported living provision for up to 13 adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), sensory impairment(s) and physical disabilities. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

About The Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks and Supported Living Services.

You will deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence.

You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team.

We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.

We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

For more information about Short Break services, please see - https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/looking-after-someone/short-breaks-for-carers/in-house-short-breaks-accommodation.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now).
• The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs and willing to attend training courses.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure. Be willing to attend training where needed.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.
• IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings outside of normal working hours when needed.

Previous applicants need not apply.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer .

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Sharon Duffus

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

About Us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

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