Important: Please note that Abacus Care & Support is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position and not able to offer sponsorship for this role in the future. Applicants must therefore have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship.
Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire (with flexibility to travel locally in line with the needs of the People We Support)
Hours: Full Time | 40 hours per week, including shifts, weekends, bank holidays, wake nights and sleep-ins as required
Annual Leave: 28 days including Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off
Abacus Care & Support is a growing Supported Living provider, working alongside adults with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, acquired brain injuries, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and complex needs.
We're looking for compassionate, reliable and positive Support Workers to join our friendly team and help people live fulfilling, independent lives. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while supporting individuals to achieve their goals, build confidence and actively participate in their communities.
The role has been created to provide high-quality, person-centered support that promotes dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing, ensuring every individual receives support tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.
What you'll do:
This role combines practical support with relationship-building, helping the People We Support to live as independently as possible while achieving positive outcomes. You will:
- Provide safe, compassionate and person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
- Support people with daily living activities, personal care, medication and health appointments where required.
- Encourage independence, choice and decision-making in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act.
- Support individuals to access social, leisure, education and employment opportunities within their communities.
- Help people manage aspects of daily life including finances, correspondence and household responsibilities.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to support planning and reviews.
- Build positive relationships with colleagues, families, professionals and wider support networks.
- Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and the wellbeing of the People We Support at all times.
What we're looking for:
- Experience supporting others emotionally and practically, within health and social care.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships and work collaboratively.
- A compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
- Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
- A flexible and adaptable attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing high-quality care and support.
- Willingness to complete a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care if not already achieved.
- A driving license and previous experience supporting people with additional needs would be advantageous.
We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and are happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage. If you require any support, such as flexible interview timings due to additional needs, neurodiversity, or personal commitments, please let our Talent Acquisition team know.
Join Abacus Care & Support and help create opportunities, promote independence and empower people to live the lives they choose.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
Physical Setting:
Shift:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Letchworth, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Application question(s):
- We cannot offer sponsorship now or in the future for this role, do you require sponsorship to work? Please detail your current right to work status. (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
