Support Workers

VOYAGE CARE; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support service provider in Peterborough is seeking caring and dedicated support workers to enhance the lives of individuals. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, promoting independence, and fostering social engagement. Competitive pay ranging from £12.34 to £13.84, with additional benefits such as flexible pay options and enhanced retirement leave are offered. Join a dynamic team committed to improving quality of life and providing excellent training for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Flexible pay options

Funded Blue Light Card discounts

Access to 24/7 doctor line

Qualifications

• Must have a hands-on approach to support.
• Genuine passion for enhancing quality of life.
• Ability to assist with personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in gaining independence.
• Teach new life skills and promote social activities.
• Assist with personal care and community access.

Skills

Caring attitude

Ability to teach life skills

Experience with individuals with autism

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

We're on the hunt for genuinely caring, hands‑on support workers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support. As a support worker with us you'll be helping people to gain more independence in their daily lives, whilst working within a dynamic team to support a fantastic group of people!

Our supported living service in Peterborough is a welcoming and friendly environment and you can be sure that no two days will be the same! You'll be enhancing the lives of the people we support by teaching them new life skills, assisting with personal care, encouraging them to access their local communities, socialising and doing lots of activities. You could be unwinding with them playing video games, watching films or going to the cinema.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals in gaining independence in daily life.
• Teach new life skills.
• Assist with personal care.
• Encourage access to local communities.
• Promote socialisation and activities (video games, films, cinema).
• Work within Dynamic Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
• Work with individuals with autism.

Why Choose Us

We embrace people's differences and encourage you to Be You. We provide excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Salary & Benefits

Locations: Scotney St — £12.34 up to £13.84 with overtime and evening/weekend enhancements (Ts & Cs apply).

• Typical shifts are Mon‑Sun 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm.
• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply).
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw up to 40% of your pay as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers, etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and their families.
• Access to cash plans for colleagues and families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

EEO / Eligibility

Some roles require male or female employees only where indicated; this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.