Support worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: [Across UK]

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Ban (Flexible shifts available)

Salary: £14.50 per hour (depending on experience and shift type)

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals within supported living, residential, and community settings.

In this role, you will empower service users—including adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and complex needs—to lead fulfilling, independent lives while maintaining their dignity and choices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred emotional, practical, and social support in line with individual care and support plans.

• Assist with daily living activities, including meal planning/preparation, personal care (where required), budgeting, and domestic tasks.

• Promote independence, confidence, and community integration through social outings, appointments, and recreational activities.

• Administer medication accurately in accordance with policy, training, and local guidelines (where applicable).

• Monitor, record, and report any changes in service users' health, wellbeing, or behaviour via daily logs and handover systems.

• Uphold safeguarding standards and adhere to health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection policies at all times.

• Work collaboratively with service users’ families, multidisciplinary teams, and external healthcare professionals.

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

• A genuine passion for making a positive impact on people’s lives.

• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, empathy, and resilience when managing challenging situations.

• Ability to work flexibly on a rota basis, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins/waking nights.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in adult social care, supported living, or mental health support.

• NVQ / RQF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).

• Valid Care Certificate.

• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced pay for night shifts and bank holidays.

• Flexible shift patterns tailored to your availability.

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory/specialist training.

• Clear pathways for career development and vocational qualifications.

• Supportive management and dedicated on-call coordination team.

• Pension scheme contributions.