Support Worker in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 13.45 - 13.45 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks for service users.
Company: Lansdowne Road in Aylestone, Leicester, offers residential support for individuals with learning disabilities.
Benefits: Enjoy a contributory pension scheme and flexible benefits like gym membership and healthcare cash plan.
Other info: Relocation support of up to £3000 is available for new hires.
Why this job: Join a dedicated team that promotes independence and supports individuals to achieve their personal goals.
Qualifications: Experience in care or support work is desirable, but training will be provided.

The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.

Lansdowne Road is located in Aylestone, Leicester, and offers residential support for 26 males and females with a learning disability. We are situated off a main road, surrounded by lovely views and beautiful countryside. Our team are dedicated to supporting and helping the people we care for to live a happy and fulfilled life. We promote independence, and work with the people who live here to support them to achieve the things that are important to them.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will provide the highest standard of person-centred support and care, enabling the people who use our service to live with dignity, independence, and choice. Support workers are key workers, and provide direct support to our service users in support them to live their best lives. Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. You will play a vital part in helping individuals achieve their personal goals, supporting them in daily living, and empowering them to realise their potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

What We're Looking For:

A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).

What we will give you in return:

Contributory pension scheme.
Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
Access to development opportunities.
Sponsorship of professional qualifications through your Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
Leadership & management development.
Long service award.
Refer a friend bonuses.
Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply).

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.