Support Worker £1,000 WELCOME BONUS in Harston

Overview

You will be supporting four adults, three women and one man, aged between 30 and their mid-40s, who live together in a busy home in Harston. Each person we support has learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of distress and those with complex health needs and they rely on their support team for support with daily living. This includes personal care, PEG feeding, medication administration, and mobility support. Life in this home is active, structured, and extremely rewarding. The people we support love getting out and about, and you will actively take part in their interests with them. Swimming is a big part of their weekly routine, so you must be comfortable getting into the water. They also enjoy bowling, art therapy, cinema trips, gym sessions, meals out, video calls with family, Thursday community centre groups, and regular social events. Holidays have included cottage breaks and there is interest in future trips abroad. Some individuals also attend private physiotherapy sessions that you will support them to participate in.

This is a role where teamwork really matters. Because support needs are high, colleagues depend on one another throughout each shift, communicating clearly and working in a consistent and professional way.

Prior experience in social care, particularly in learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs, or behaviours of distress is essential due to the level of support required. While full training will be provided, you do need a solid understanding of what it means to deliver high-quality, regulated support.

Responsibilities

• Support needs are high and you will work as part of a team, communicating clearly and consistently during shifts.
• Provide compassionate, person-centered care in line with individual care plans.
• Participate in activities and outings with the people we support (e.g., swimming, bowls, arts, cinema trips, gym sessions, meals out, social events).
• Assist with daily living tasks as required, including personal care and any medically delegated tasks after appropriate training.
• Support access to appointments and therapies (e.g., private physiotherapy sessions) as part of the team.
• Uphold a professional, highly regulated environment and standard of care.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in social care, particularly with learning disabilities, autism, complex health needs, or behaviours of distress, is essential.
• Full training will be provided; a solid understanding of delivering high-quality, regulated support is necessary.
• Compassionate, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Confident driver with a full UK manual licence and your own vehicle (location is not accessible by public transport).

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate with uplift for overtime you choose to work.
• £1,000 welcome bonus (terms apply).
• 30 days paid annual leave (including public holidays – pro rata).
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Salary advance scheme (up to 50% of earned pay before payday).
• High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema, etc.).
• Life Assurance and Company Pension.
• Industry-leading training.
• Enhanced DBS paid for by us.

Additional information

We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce.

If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

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