Support Worker – Derbyshire & Leicestershire (NO SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE)
£27,758 | Full & Part-Time and Bank shifts Available
Access to NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care | Blue Light Card | Flexible Working Patterns
We are looking for compassionate, confident and reliable Support Workers to join our growing team providing domiciliary care support within the community, assisting individuals to remain independent in their own homes. This may include support with daily living tasks, accessing the community, attending appointments, medication prompts, meal preparation, companionship and emotional support. Our approach is centred around dignity, independence and person-centred care, ensuring each individual receives support tailored to their needs, preferences and goals.
This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting individuals to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives at home and within their local community.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Support Worker, you will provide both emotional and practical support tailored to each person’s individual needs, preferences and goals.
Your role may include:
- Supporting individuals at home and in the community
- Encouraging independence and daily living skills
- Supporting routines, appointments and activities
- Building positive, trusting relationships
- Promoting emotional wellbeing and choice
- Support in developing daily living skills
- Working alongside families and healthcare professionals
- Supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities using person-centred approaches
- Providing support with maintaining hygiene, meal prep and medication administration
No two days are the same, so we’re looking for someone proactive, adaptable and genuinely passionate about supporting others.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Caring, patient and emotionally resilient
- Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing situations
- Confident communicators
- Experienced working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs
- Passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives
- Reliable, professional and committed to high-quality care
reliability and the ability to work as part of a team and a positive attitude are essential.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Support Worker
- Minimum 1 years experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities or mental health challenges
- Full UK driving licence held for at least 2 years
- Own vehicle with valid insurance and business use
- Right to work in the UK ( No Sponsorships available)
Employment is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
What We Offer
- Bank shifts
- Flexible working patterns
- Opportunity to work full-time hours over 3–4 days
- Access to additional training and development
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Referral programme
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive and inclusive management team
- Career progression opportunities within a growing service
We pride ourselves in creating positive outcomes for both the people we support and the staff who support them.
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can genuinely make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, bank staff
Work Location: In person Leicestershire and Derbyshire
Schedule: Day, evenings & night shifts available.
If you are interested and would like to discuss this opportunity further please contact Patricia on
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,258.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you require a certificate of sponsorship to work full time in the UK?
Experience:
- Support worker: 1 year (required)
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
