Support Worker ALP Nelson
1. Location: Nelson
2. Salary: £12.82
3. Hours: 37.5
Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want a rewarding role where every day is different? Join our friendly team in Nelson and help support adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs to live independently and achieve their goals.
About the Role:
As a Support Worker in our supported living service, you’ll be working closely with individuals to provide person-centred care, empowering them to build daily living skills, maintain routines, and take part in meaningful activities within the community. You’ll support people with:
4. Attending appointments and social activities
5. Daily living tasks such as cooking, shopping, and cleaning
6. Managing their mental health and well-being
7. Developing confidence, independence, and life skills
This role includes lone working, shift work (including some evenings and weekends), and regular travel with clients – so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
hours can vary including 12 hour shifts, evening shifts, waking nights and sleep in shifts which will include some weekends. The houses are staffed 24 hours a day and you could be covering shifts across two shifts across two sites, one in Nelson and other in Bargoed.
What We’re Looking For:
8. Experience supporting people with learning disabilities or mental health needs (preferred but not essential – full training provided)
9. Empathy, patience, and a commitment to person-centred care
10. A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
11. A valid driving licence and access to a car
What We Offer:
12. Full induction, training, and ongoing support
13. Opportunities for career development and qualifications
14. Flexible working hours
15. A friendly, supportive working environment
16. Rates of pay are £12.82 per hour, Waking night £13.32 (11pm – 7am) mileage payable at HMRC rate
If you’re reliable, caring, and want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.82 per hour
Expected hours: 37 – 38.5 per week
Shift:
17. 10 hour shift
18. 12 hour shift
19. 8 hour shift
20. Day shift
21. Night shift