Support Worker x 1 (30 hours per week ) Wigston

Support Worker (30 hours per week) Wigston

Company: Direct Services Department - Leicestershire County Council

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people's lives? Our friendly team at Carlton Drive Short Breaks are looking for a support worker for 30 hours per week to join our team. Carlton Drive is a purpose-built respite home in Wigston, providing respite care for adults with learning disability, Autism, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person-centred care.

In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

About the Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with disabilities in a supported living environment. You will deliver day to day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. You don't need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team. We will provide the training needed and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct and the Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.

We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

About You

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now).
• The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs and be willing to attend training courses.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.
• IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Flexible Working Arrangements

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

Contact

Name: Sharon Duffus

Telephone: 01163051595

Email: sharon.duffus@leics.gov.uk

Salary & Working Hours

Salary: £13.91 to £14.13 an hour

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Location: Wigston, LE18 1DE

Job Details

Posting date: 2 Nov 2026

Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

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