Female Support Worker - Melton Short Breaks

Overview

Job Title: Support Worker

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services, Victor Avenue, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0GG

Worker Category: Fixed Location Worker

Salary: Grade 6 (£13.46 – £13.68 per hour)

Working Hours: 5 x 21 hours post per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am and 10pm)

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 8 February 2026

Interview Date(s): 16 February 2026

Notes: This role is open to FEMALE Applicants only. The role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship; you must already have the right to work in the UK to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Previous applicants need not apply.

Role Context: Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services is a purpose-built short break centre, alongside 5 supported living bungalows, providing respite and supported living care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity to work as part of our team to provide person-centred care.

The Role

We are looking for people who can help us deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Supported Living Service. You will deliver day-to-day support, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. Training will be provided in work time, and there is a team 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

To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following:

• 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 to undertake job related training as required.
• 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.

We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances while still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss flexible working options applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Name: Sharon Duffus

Telephone: 07561 807457

To contact by email, please click here

How To Apply

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’. Upload your CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site. For technical issues, contact Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About Us

About Leicestershire County Council: We are committed to making a real difference in people’s lives and delivering public services that improve communities. Our employees help us deliver vital services and achieve our goals. Benefits and values are outlined in our recruitment materials.