Community Support Worker Day Opportunities

Community Support Worker Day Opportunities Oakham Enterprise Park, LE15 7TU Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Details: permanent, Part time Salary: Basic pay of £12.85 - £13.05 per hour; Saturdays at £19.28 - £19.59 per hour; Sundays and bank holidays at £25.70 - £26.11 per hour Working Hours: 30 Job Category: Adult Social Care 18/10/2026 - Expires Today Apply for this job

Job Introduction

Working Hours: 30 hrs 

Interview Date(s): 
Monday 2nd November: 10am; 12pm; 2pm
Tuesday 3rd November: 10am; 12pm; 2pm
Wednesday 4th November: 10am; 12pm; 2pm
 

We’re searching for people who genuinely want to make a positive impact.  Brightways is our day opportunities service and part of our Community Support Services. We offer personalised care and support packages for adults and young people with learning disabilities or autism in and around Rutland. We provide tailored activities at our Oakham Enterprise Park hub and utilise resources in the local community. 

 

Are you kind, patient, hardworking, and great with people? Do you take pride in delivering high‑quality support? Are you ready for a new challenge and excited by the opportunity to help others live more independently?  If so, this could be the perfect role for you…

About the Role

As part of our Community Support Services, you will work in our Day Opportunities service based at Oakham Enterprise Park.

The role includes some evening, weekend, and bank holiday work to ensure we meet the needs of those we support. 

 

Because of the nature of the job, some physical tasks such as moving and handling and providing personal care are required.

 

Pay rates:

• Basic pay of £12.85 - £13.05 per hour
• Saturdays at £19.28 - £19.59 per hour
• Sundays and bank holidays at £25.70 - £26.11 per hour 

Previous experience is helpful but not essential. We offer a thorough induction, personalised training, and full funding to complete the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications.

 

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council.

 

Please note: successful applicants  will also need a full driving licence to travel to different locations and use service vehicles.

 

About You

• You have a naturally caring and compassionate approach
• You build relationships easily and earn trust
• You’re eager to learn and develop new skills
• You’re dedicated to putting the people you support at the heart of what you do

 

Informal enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Rachel Manley, Senior Practitioner, Day Opportunities at [email removed] 

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
 
Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance 

 

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.           

Attached documents:

• Community Support Worker - Day Opportunities JD 1223.pdf -

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Overview

Number of Positions
1
Contract Type
Permanent Part Time
Contract Details
permanent, Part time
Working Hours
30
Salary
Basic pay of £12.85 - £13.05 per hour; Saturdays at £19.28 - £19.59 per hour; Sundays and bank holidays at £25.70 - £26.11 per hour
Job Category
Adult Social Care
Location
Oakham Enterprise Park
Reference
AAH/0926/30080