Supported Living - Support Worker

Care Through The Millennium; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. This role involves encouraging independence, promoting dignity, and providing personal care, with no previous experience required. The starting salary is £26,682 (pro rata), with benefits including paid training, discounts, and wellbeing support. Ideal candidates will show empathy, resilience, and a willingness to learn, and must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Paid induction and training programs

Early Pay scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension scheme

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, just the right values and attitude.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with care.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in leading fulfilling, independent lives.
• Promote safety, wellbeing, and dignity at all times.
• Support access to community and social activities.
• Assist with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Collaborate with a supportive team on a rota basis.
• Carry out domestic tasks and ensure health and safety.

Skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

About the Company

Care Through The Millennium (CTTM) is a well-established and respected care provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and behaviours that challenge. Since 1986, we’ve been committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care through our residential and supported living services across South Birmingham and Warwickshire.

Many of our team members joined without prior experience in care—and with our support, training, and development pathways, have progressed into qualified and management roles.

We currently have exciting opportunities available at our residential home in Druids Heath . Whether you're an experienced carer or seeking a new and meaningful career, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker, you’ll assist the individuals we support to live fulfilling, independent lives. Your day-to-day duties will include :

• Encouraging and empowering individuals to reach their full potential
• Promoting safety, wellbeing, and dignity at all times and ensuring compliance with company and sector legislation including safeguarding
• Supporting access to the community, hobbies, and social activities
• Assisting with daily living tasks and personal care
• Working collaboratively with a supportive team on a rota basis
• Ensure best practice is followed by following guidelines with the care given to the young people.
• Carry out domestic tasks to maintain the upkeep of the home and ensure health and safety is followed.
• Following care plans provided for individuals and ensure that any relevant documentation is completed.

Skills & Qualities

You don’t need previous experience—just the right values and attitude. We’re looking for people who :

• Show empathy, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in helping others
• Are committed to learning and professional growth
• Can adapt to different situations and think on their feet
• Be resilient and be able to manage challenging behaviours in a caring and considered manner
• Work well as part of a team and independently
• Have the right to live and work in the UK

Benefits

• Starting salary of £26,682 (pro rata)
• Fully paid induction and access to accredited training programs (Care Diplomas & Apprenticeships up to Level 5)
• Access to our Early Pay scheme
• Blue Light Card – discounts across retail and leisure
• Wellbeing Support - Free 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Team Member of the Month recognition programme

Please note : We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. All applicants must provide proof of right to work in the UK.

At CTTM, we are committed to promoting the welfare of the individuals in our care by providing a safe and secure environment and all employees are subject to Safer Recruitment checks and guidelines. An enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory employment references are required for this role prior to commencing employment.