Casual Support Worker in Castle Donington

Position: Casual Support Worker

Location: Leicester, LE91

Hours: Zero contracted hours (Mon-Sun, including weekends, days, evenings, holidays and sleep in\’s)

Salary: £13.77 per hour inclusive of holiday pay or, £12.29 per hour exclusive of holiday pay

Job ref: 4884

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

Overview

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? Are you caring, fun and up for a challenge? Are you looking for a career where you make a difference to people’s lives? Do you love the idea of no two days being the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

Advance is looking for a Casual Support Worker in Leicester to support customers with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs or mental health conditions to live the lives they choose. We offer great benefits, flexible working and all the training and support you need to kick‑start a rewarding career in Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care and hygiene (if required)
• Medication administration (if required)
• Supporting with preparing and cooking meals
• Supporting with attending medical appointments
• Supporting with social activities
• Supporting with independent skills
• Supporting with domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry
• Keeping accurate records and updating care plans as required
• Keeping up to date with your training
• Ensuring the premises are secure and safe during the night
• Supporting with meal times and food preparation (if required)
• Supporting with regular checks on the customer to ensure their safety

Benefits

• Flexible hours to fit around you and the needs of our customers
• Paid mileage and travel time between appointments
• Sector‑specific training as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work, including discounts on cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and more
• Long‑service awards payable in 5‑year increments
• Golden Hello/refer a friend reward up to £500
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

About the Candidate

You don’t need to have previous experience working in care or support to be successful in this role. What matters are your values, your passion and determination to make a difference in the lives of people with autism or learning disabilities.

• Good at working on your own and within a team
• Excellent at communicating with people
• Able to complete quality support records
• Able to work every other weekend
• Ability to follow a Support Plan and Risk Assessments and maintain customer records
• Need to be literate and numerate in English
• Willingness and ability to achieve the Care Certificate

Contact

For more information about the role, please contact:
Tina Smith, 07703826379 or Email: Tina.Smith@advanceuk.org (Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)

About the Organisation

Advance is a national, not‑for‑profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives, providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry‑recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

Safety & Safeguarding

At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture – it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance but about cultivating trust, openness and accountability at every level. Our Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures.

Closing Note

Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.