Support Workers - Luton

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd.; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Fully funded DBS

Career progression

Company pension scheme

Blue Light Card discount

Bupa cash scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Your birthday off after one year

Long service awards

Enhanced weekend pay

Job summary

Nouvita Healthcare Ltd. is seeking caring Support Workers for day services in the UK. Roles involve supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism in a day centre, with some evening and weekend shifts and higher weekend rates.

We offer fully funded training, DBS clearance, career progression, and a supportive team. The job includes on-site duties, safeguarding, and collaboration with families and professionals to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and positive approach required.
• 1 year of experience as a Support Worker preferred (training provided).
• Resilience and calmness when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Good teamwork and communication; reliable timekeeping.
• Flexible to rota including evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Support people in group activities and 1-1 in centre and community.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities to build independence and life skills.
• Follow positive behaviour support plans and manage situations calmly.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Safeguard service users and follow policies.
• Encourage service users to participate in decisions.
• Work with team; attend meetings and training.
• Provide personal care with dignity when needed.
• Record keeping and liaising with families and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety guidance.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Timekeeping

Job description

About The Role

Unfortunately we are unable able to offer sponsorship

Rates: £12.76 weekdays, £13.40 weekends

Due to the needs of our day service, we are very interested in speaking to any Support Workers who can speak Bengali or Sylheti.

Are you looking for a support role with no nights and an enhanced rate of pay for weekend hours? Our day centre supports adults (18+) with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that may challenge, and additional health needs, and we’re looking for caring, reliable Support Workers to join the team. The rota includes some evenings and weekend work, with weekends paid at a higher rate.

About the service:

Our day centre provides a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where the people we support can build skills, enjoy meaningful activities and be part of their community. Support ranges from small group sessions through to dedicated 1-1 support, tailored to each person’s needs, communication style and goals.

The adults who attend have a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, behaviours that may challenge, and co‑existing physical or mental health conditions so no two days are the same, and the difference you make is real and visible!

What you will be doing:

• Supporting people in group activities and on a 1-1 basis, both in the centre and out in the community
• Planning and delivering engaging, person‑centred activities that build independence, confidence and life skills
• Following positive behaviour support plans and helping people manage situations they find difficult, calmly and respectfully
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Safeguard service users and follow all relevant policies and procedures
• Encourage service users to make choices and be involved in decision‑making
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and attend meetings and training
• Providing personal care with dignity where needed
• Keeping clear, accurate records and working closely with families, carers and other professionals
• Playing your part in keeping everyone safe – following safeguarding, health and safety and care plan guidance at all times.

What we are looking for:

• A genuinely caring, patient and positive approach
• One years experience as a Support Worker preferably supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism; full training is provided for the right person
• Resilience and calmness when supporting people whose behaviour may challenge
• Good teamwork and communication skills, and reliable timekeeping
• Flexibility to work a rota that includes some evenings and weekends
• Willingness to complete the mandatory training

What we can offer you:

• Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
• Fully funded DBS
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Bupa cash scheme
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Your birthday off after one years’ service
• Long service awards
• Enhanced rate of pay for weekend hours

About Us

Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care.

At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers. We are committed to: Delivering high‑quality mental health services Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes Supporting staff development and wellbeing Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do Nouvita Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are a Disability Confident employer, providing support to applicants with mental and/or physical disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Nouvita Healthcare and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an email with your request to: [e-mail]