Support Worker Horsforth - Part Time Hours - Flexibility Essential

Support Worker – Silver Jubilee, Horsforth

Starting salary £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.41 after successful completion of probation, and increasing to £12.60 after a further 12 months in post.

Role Summary

Working with adults who have learning disabilities within a supported living environment, delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives by promoting independence across all areas of daily living, including personal care, household tasks, social engagement, and community participation.

Main Duties

• Support individuals to exercise personal choice and achieve their desired outcomes, ensuring all care and support is person-centred.
• Assist with a wide range of daily living activities, including meal planning and preparation, promoting independence and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Provide support with domestic tasks to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
• Encourage and support individuals to access and participate in chosen social activities, promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and meaningful engagement within the community.
• Administer medication in accordance with policies and procedures, or support individuals to make informed choices regarding self-administration.
• Support individuals with managing finances and day-to-day financial transactions, encouraging independence and informed decision‑making.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date records in line with organisational requirements.
• Implement and follow individual support plans, ensuring care is delivered in line with each person’s preferences, needs, and goals.
• Regularly review and adapt support plans in collaboration with individuals, ensuring they continue to reflect their wishes and how they want to be supported.

Employee Benefits

• New pay framework launched in 2025 with potential increases after 6 months, 2.5 and 5 years.
• Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays).
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative.
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Discounted income protection scheme.
• Free car parking at most services.
• Free life assurance cover.

Specific Roles

20‑Hour Post – Supporting Two Gentlemen (Supported Living)

This role involves supporting two gentlemen living in their own home, delivering person-centred support tailored to their individual preferences and needs.

• Provide 1:1 support, particularly during a fixed 6‑hour shift each Monday.
• Work flexibly across the week, with shifts typically taking place during afternoons and evenings, depending on individuals’ routines and choices.
• Participate in a rolling weekend rota, working both Saturday and Sunday on alternate weekends (5‑hour shifts each day), shaped by the individuals’ preferences and support requirements.
• Promote independence, choice, and engagement in meaningful daily and social activities.
• Support with all aspects of daily living in line with individual support plans.

26‑Hour Post – Supporting One Female Client (1:1 Support)

This role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a female client, based on a two‑week rolling rota.

• Work a structured rota consisting of: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Work a structured rota consisting of: Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Sunday (with occasional requirement to work Saturday instead of Sunday)
• Deliver two 9‑hour shifts and one 8‑hour shift each week, generally between 09:00 and 17:00 or 18:00.
• Provide consistent, person-centred support tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and outcomes.
• Support with daily living tasks, routines, and community engagement.
• Respond appropriately to behaviours that may challenge, using positive behaviour support approaches where required.

Equality and Diversity

St. Anne’s actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans and non‑binary (LGBTQ+) communities. St. Anne’s is a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments can be arranged if requested.

Applicant Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Order 2020. A Disclosure and Barring Service submission will be required.