Lead Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting for full time Experienced Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.

As Lead Support Worker you will be assisting the Locality Manager by working on shift providing day to day support to the staff team. The role will include assisting the staff to deliver excellent person-centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and their own consistent support on a 1:1 basis.

Not only will you be providing support to your Locality Manager and your staff team, a major part of your daily role is to also have an understanding for the person you are supporting, which at times will include providing emotional and practical support to enable someone to live their life, their way.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• From £13.06 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
• Paid annual leave and a day off on your birthday
• Full induction and bespoke training with regular updates
• Access to exclusive rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
• Guaranteed hours
• Additional Perks: Costco card, Blue Light Discount card, Paid DBS check
• A friendly, supportive working environment

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 1 years experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism
• A commitment to empowering people, working closely with their family, and maintaining a positive and compassionate nature.
• Self-direction, the ability to take responsibility, and remaining calm in difficult situations
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, bank holidays and sleep-ins
• Full UK Manual driving license

Please note: at this time, we are unable to take on any applicants on a Tier 2 or student visa.

This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010