Support Worker – Full-Time Support Worker
Location: Hinckley LE10 1HG
Pay: £12.90
Hours between: 07:00 am - 22:00 pm (rolling rota)
About Freda’s Care Ltd
At: Freda’s Care Ltd, we provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health diagnoses, and complex or forensic needs. Our small, dedicated team is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment where every individual is treated with dignity and compassion.
Some of the people we support may experience emotional distress or engage in self-harming behaviours. We are looking for Support Workers who are calm, resilient, and confident in offering both practical and emotional support in these situations.
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Leicester The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature, a genuine desire to support others, and the emotional maturity to manage challenging behaviours with empathy and professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Support individuals with daily living tasks, including personal care and medication administration
- Maintain the safety and security of the home
- Provide emotional support, companionship, and reassurance
- Implement behaviour support strategies, including managing incidents of self-harm
- Support individuals with learning disabilities, including those with forensic or complex needs
- Lone working as part of a structured rota
- Driving licence is not essential but would be an advantage
Skills & Qualities
- Experience in care, mental health, or autism support (preferred)
- Willingness to learn ligature rescue and first aid (training provided)
- Confidence in managing challenging behaviours and emotional regulation
- Competence in meal preparation and household tasks
- A caring, respectful attitude toward residents and colleagues
Additional Information
- Day Rota: 3 days on issued 2–4 weeks in advance
- Holiday Pay Enhancements:
- Double time on Christmas Day
- Time and a half on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
- Monthly pay schedule
- No sponsorship available
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
