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

Nottingham City Council; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is seeking dedicated support workers to assist adults in the Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services. The role focuses on person-centred care, helping individuals with personal care, and promoting independence within a supportive team.

Comprehensive training is provided, DBS with barred list checks are required, and applicants should be open to flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. A Local Government Pension Scheme is available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to high quality care that maximises independence and is anti-discriminatory.
• Ability to use equipment to assist with moving and handling and support people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day care and personal support to adults in Short Breaks & Supported Living Services.
• Promote choice and independence and maximise service users’ independence.
• Attend training and adhere to codes of conduct and safeguarding policies.
• Provide moving and handling assistance using available equipment.
• Be flexible to a 24/7 rota including weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective communication

IT and written skills

Teamwork and independence

Flexibility in hours

Job description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

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

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

WorkingHours: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.

ContractType:Permanent

Closing Date: 25th November 2026

Interview Date: 7th 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 centredcare.

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 willdeliver 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 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

To apply for this post,you must be able to meet all of the following:

• 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 valuesand 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]