About The Role
Red House, 65 Ruspidge Road, Ruspidge, Gloucester, GL14 3AW. We provide 24‑hour residential support for six people on the autism spectrum or with a learning disability.
Key Details
* Position: Support Worker (Full time)
* Location: Red House, Gloucester
* Shifts: 12‑hour shifts; days, nights, rota weekends (8AM‑8PM and 8PM‑8AM)
* Rate: £12.90 per hour
What you'll be doing
You will be part of a compassionate team committed to residents’ wellbeing. You will assist qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual care plans, undertake routine tasks, and support residents with day‑to‑day activities and promoting independent living.
Responsibilities
* Provide personal care tasks (washing, dressing, eating)
* Perform light housekeeping (dusting, vacuuming, changing bed clothes)
* Assist safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of individuals
* Support attendance at medical appointments
* Observe, monitor and record physical and emotional well‑being, and report changes to senior staff
* Support development of family connections and liaise with specialists, including Speech & Language Therapists and Learning Disability teams
* Encourage participation in social and recreational activities that promote involvement and personal growth
Qualifications and Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature
* Empathy, understanding and patience
* Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
* Ability to understand and follow policies and procedure
* The ability to anticipate and respond to challenges
* Competent in verbal and written English
* A healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
What you'll bring
Full UK driving licence. Resilience and natural empathy to support others through highs and lows. Passion for high quality care and a friendly, patient, positive approach.
Benefits
* Free on‑site parking
* 28 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Flexible benefits (reduced rates, gym membership, IT technology, private healthcare)
* Access to development opportunities
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through IPD panel
* Leadership & management development
* Long service award
* Refer a friend bonuses
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer.
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