Support Worker – Supported Living (Learning Disabilities & Additional Needs)
Location: Exeter, EX1
Employment Type: Full-time hours and zero hours available
About the Role
At Synergy Care & Education, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live as independently as possible. We're seeking caring, proactive Support Workers to provide one-to-one and group support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other additional needs in supported-living homes.
What You'll Do
* Help individuals develop life skills such as cooking, budgeting, personal care, and household tasks.
* Provide tailored support plans that encourage independence, confidence, and community involvement.
* Assist with personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
* Accompany individuals to appointments, social activities, education, or work placements.
* Promote positive behaviour strategies and help manage challenges calmly and professionally.
* Administer medications (if trained/authorised) and record accurate documentation of care and progress.
* Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that fosters growth and wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
* Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to empowering people with learning disabilities.
* First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
* Previous experience in supported living, special education, or learning-disability care is an advantage.
* Knowledge of autism, ADHD, or complex behavioural needs is beneficial.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with service users and their families.
* Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, or sleep-in shifts as required.
Why Work with Synergy
* Service-first culture: we prioritise person-centred care and fair staff pay over sales targets.
* Competitive hourly rates with prompt, reliable payment.
* Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle.
* Specialist training & career development, including learning-disability and positive-behaviour-support courses.
* A supportive management team that values your ideas and wellbeing.
Join us in making a lasting difference—help people with additional learning needs live independently and achieve their goals.
Apply today and become a valued part of the Synergy Care & Education team.
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 48 per week
Work Location: In person