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Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
Department: Support Roles
Location: St Albans
Compensation: £13.57 - £14.76 / hour
Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for supporting and empowering others to reach their full potential?
If so, we have a great opportunity for you to enjoy a rewarding career within Social Care, and we want to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for full-time (37.5 hours a week) Lead Support Workers to support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Key Responsibilities
As a Lead Support Worker, you will assist the Locality Manager by working on shifts, providing day-to-day support to the staff team. This includes delivering excellent person-centred support via supervisions, positive role modelling, team meetings, observations, and consistent 1:1 support. Additionally, understanding the needs of the people supported, providing emotional and practical support to enable them to live their lives their way.
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
* Minimum of 1 year’s experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or Autism.
* A commitment to empowering people.
* Ability to work closely with families and outside agencies.
* Ability to take responsibility and remain calm in difficult situations.
* Willing to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.
* Must have a full UK Manual driving license.
Note: At this time, we are unable to accept applicants on a Tier 2 or student visa. This position is open to female applicants only, as permitted under the Equality Act 2010.
Benefits
As a Lead Support Worker, you can increase earnings with sleep-in duties, overtime, and on-call duties. Average annual earnings are approximately £41,000, with potential for more.
* From £13.57 per hour, plus £75 per sleep-in
* Paid day off on your birthday and additional days for length of service
* Full induction and ongoing training with progression opportunities
* Guaranteed hours
* Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy
* Costco card, Blue Light Discount card, Paid DBS check
* Supportive work environment, Long Service Awards, Employee of the Month, events
* Employee Assistance Program
* Opportunities for career advancement within our ‘Outstanding’ organisation
*Salary based on 2024-25 data.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and join a team that truly impacts people's lives!
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