Support Worker-Melton Short Breaks-Female Applicants Only-Direct Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for Support Worker roles within Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services. The service provides overnight respite and supported living for adults with PMLD and complex needs.

You will deliver person-centred care, support independence and ensure safety while working a flexible rota. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; DBS with barred list checks is required, and there is access to a generous pension and leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults from abuse.
• Commitment to high quality care maximising independence; anti-discriminatory and compliant with Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now.
• Ability to use equipment to move and handle service users and support those with complex needs; willing to attend training.
• Effective communication, including with users who may use Makaton, picture boards or signs.
• Good organisational skills; manage workloads, prioritise tasks, stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; respond to crises.
• IT and written skills to write and maintain clear records.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 service rota, including weekends/bank holidays; attend meetings or training outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day support and personal care to adults in Short Breaks and Supported Living Services.
• Promote choice, control and maximise independence for service users.
• Work flexibly; participate in a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays.
• Follow Leicestershire County Council’s codes of conduct and safeguarding procedures; maintain accurate records.
• Attend training and DBS checks as required; support a 24/7 service.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

IT literacy

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 (pro rata for part time)

Working Hours: 25 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: 25th November 2026

Interview Date: 7 th December 2026

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

This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

Previous applicants need not 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 and flexible 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 enhanced DBS with barred list check is required for this post.

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

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

About You

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults from abuse.
• 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.
• 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 or training outside of normal working hours.

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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