Support Workers

Voyage Care; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pay for evenings and weekends

Premium overtime rates

Stream access to earned pay before pay

Blue Light Card discounts

GP helpline 24/7

Healthcare cash plans

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Voyage Care is seeking caring and hands-on Support Workers for our supported living service in Tilehurst, Reading. You will help people live independently, both at home and in the local community, supporting daily living skills and social activities.

The role involves flexible shifts including weekends and requires DBS checks and a commitment to person-centred care. We offer comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a wide range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be resilient, adaptable and calm under pressure.
• Have experience supporting people with complex needs.
• Understand Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and reflective practice.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, mental health conditions, behaviours of distress, forensic backgrounds or trauma‑informed needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support and personal care.
• Support individuals to develop daily living and life skills.
• Encourage community engagement and social activities.
• Support with appointments, shopping and leisure activities.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity; follow support plans and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Resilient under pressure

Experience with complex needs

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Trauma-informed care

Job description

We're looking for caring, committed and hands‑on Support Workers to join our friendly supported living service in Tilehurst. You'll play a vital role in supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives, encouraging them to achieve their goals and make the most of every day. No two days are ever the same, and you'll be supporting individuals both at home and within their local community. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person‑centred support and personal care
• Supporting individuals to develop daily living and life skills
• Encouraging community engagement and social activities
• Supporting with appointments, shopping and leisure activities
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity
• Following support plans and maintaining accurate records

One day you could be supporting someone on a trip to the cinema or local pub, and the next helping them build confidence with cooking, budgeting or other daily living skills.

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Are resilient, adaptable and calm under pressure
• Have experience supporting people with complex needs
• Understand Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and reflective practice
• Have experience supporting individuals with autism, mental health conditions, behaviours of distress, forensic backgrounds or trauma‑informed needs
• Are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives

While experience is advantageous, we welcome applicants who have the right values, a willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to supporting others.

At Voyage Care, we encourage everyone to Be You. We celebrate individuality and provide all the training, support and development opportunities you need to build a rewarding long‑term career. Through our Grow Together programme, you'll benefit from continuous learning, professional development and opportunities for progression within a sector‑leading organisation. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Some of our roles require male or female employees only. Where specified, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Shift Pattern: 07:30am - 9:30pm Availability: Must be flexible and able to work weekends.

At Voyage Care, we recognise and reward the commitment of our colleagues with a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay with an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates with an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply)
• Stream - access up to 40% of your earned pay before payday
• Funded Blue Light Card with discounts at hundreds of retailers
• 24/7/365 GP helpline for colleagues and their families
• Healthcare cash plans for you and your family
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities