At Take a Break with Choices, we are looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate Support Workers to join our friendly family-run residential care team. We provide person-centred support for adults aged 18+ with a range of needs including Learning Disabilities, Mental Health conditions, Autism, Physical Disabilities, and behaviours that may challenge services.
Our home is focused on creating a safe, supportive, and homely environment where residents are encouraged to live as independently and meaningfully as possible. We are proud of our close-knit staff team and the strong relationships we build with the people we support.
Overview
As a Support Worker, you will play an important role in supporting residents with daily living, promoting independence, encouraging community involvement, and helping individuals achieve their personal goals. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and where you can genuinely make a difference to someone’s quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-centred support tailored to each resident’s individual needs
- Support residents with daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and maintaining their home environment
- Encourage independence, choice, dignity, and respect at all times
- Support residents to access the community, attend appointments, activities, holidays, and social opportunities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues
- Follow care plans, risk assessments, behaviour support strategies, and safeguarding procedures
- Accurately complete daily records, incident reports, and other required documentation
- Support residents during periods of anxiety or distress using positive and calm approaches
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment within the home
- Work flexibly as part of a team including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep shifts where required
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience within care or support work is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
- A caring, patient, and compassionate nature
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and person-centred care
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing professional development
- Relevant qualifications in Health & Social Care are advantageous but not essential
What We Offer
- Full induction and ongoing training
- Supportive and experienced management team
- Opportunities for progression and development
- Workplace pension
- Paid holidays
- Additional hours available to cover annual leave and sickness
- A welcoming, family-oriented working environment
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a rewarding career in social care while making a genuine difference to the lives of others.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
Work Location: In person
