Support Worker

TL;DR

Support Worker: Providing emotional and practical support to adults with learning disabilities and autism in supported living environments with an accent on empowering independence and developing life skills. Focus on one-to-one support, handling varied daily activities, and working flexible shift patterns including sleep-ins.

Location: Onsite in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK. Must have full UK manual driving license. Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Salary: £12.81 per hour + £75 per sleep-in, average £32,000 per year for full-time.

Company

Supported living provider for people with learning disabilities and autism in Hertfordshire since 2008, specialising in personalised support.

What you will do

• Provide emotional and practical support to help individuals live independently.
• Empower people to develop life skills and reach their potential.
• Work closely with families and external agencies.
• Deliver one-to-one support in a team environment.
• Handle varied daily tasks with flexibility, as no two days are the same.

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving license required.
• Willing to work Late-Sleep-Early shift pattern, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
• Commitment to empowering people.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations and take responsibility.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Social care experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid birthday off plus extra days for length of service.
• Full induction, bespoke training, and progression opportunities.
• Guaranteed hours, overtime, and sleep-in duties to increase earnings.
• Access to rewards, discounts, Costco card, Blue Light card, paid DBS check.
• Friendly supportive environment, long service awards, employee recognition, events.
• Employee Assistance Program and career advancement in an 'Outstanding' organisation.

Hiring process

• Phone screen.
• Panel interview.
• Meet & Greet with the people supported, matching based on interests, values, and personalities.