Support Worker - Melton Short Break (FEMALE ONLY) Direct Services in Melton Mowbray

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

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

Salary: £25,995 – £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part time) (pay award pending)

Working Hours: 24 hours per week. Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a service rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 7am and 10pm.

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 20 July 2026

Interview Date(s): 28 July 2026

Please note: This role is open to FEMALE Applicants only.

Eligibility: This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

About The Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Short Breaks and Supported Living Services. 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 and celebrate individuality and diversity. We will provide the training needed (in work‑time) 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, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• 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 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 service 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

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.