Support Worker - Part Time

Partners In Support; Waterford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Costco membership

Paid DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and progression

Job summary

Partners In Support is recruiting for two part-time Support Workers in Watford and St Albans. You will provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live life their way.

No prior social care experience is required as full training is provided, with shifts including evenings and weekends. A UK driving license is needed for Watford, and the role offers supportive supervision and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• No previous social care experience required; full training will be provided.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins on a rota.
• Full UK manual driving licence required for the vacancy in Watford.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them live life their way.
• Support people to build confidence, develop independence, and participate in community activities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and advocate for the individuals’ choices and preferences.

Skills

Commitment to empowering people

Kind, respectful, patient

Ability to work independently and as a

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Do you feel strongly about making a genuine difference in people's lives? Helping others to grow and achieve their goals? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

When you join us, you'll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated 'Outstanding'. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centred support.

We have 2 part time vacancies - 1 in Watford (15 hours per week) and 1 in St Albans (22.5 hours).

About us

With us, you'll never be just a number; you'll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We're proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you'll provide emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism, helping them to live life their way.

You'll support people to build confidence, develop independence, learn new skills, access their community by taking part in activities, and do the things that matter most to them. No two days are the same, so if you enjoy variety and want a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're committed to supporting our colleagues through regular check-ins, supervision, training, and ongoing communication, so you'll feel supported both personally and professionally.

No previous social care experience is required, as full training will be provided.

What we're looking for

• Commitment to empowering people


• Kind, respectful, and patient approach


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Confidence to remain calm in difficult situations


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins on a rota


• Full UK manual driving licence required for the vacancy in Watford. You do not need to be a driver for the vacancy in St Albans.

What we offer

• From £12.81 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in


• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contract


• Paid birthday leave and long service awards


• Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out. Partners in Support has provided supported living for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hertfordshire since 2008. We help individuals live the lives they choose, supporting independence in their own homes and local communities.

We specialise in personalised support for people who may have previously found services challenging.

We're not aiming to become a large national organisation - our focus is simply to offer the highest-quality supported living to people in Hertfordshire.