Support
Worker – Residential Care Home for Adults with Learning Disabilities
We are
looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as
Support Workers in our warm and welcoming care home for adults with learning
disabilities.
As a
Support Worker, you will play a key role in helping residents live fulfilling
and independent lives, providing person-centred care and support tailored to
individual needs and preferences.
Key
Responsibilities:
Supporting
residents with daily living activities, including personal care, dressing,
meals, and mobility.
Encouraging and
assisting with social activities, hobbies, and outings to promote
independence and wellbeing.
Building positive
relationships with residents, families, and colleagues based on trust,
dignity, and respect.
Supporting with
communication and emotional wellbeing.
Assisting with
household tasks such as cooking, laundry, and cleaning to maintain a
homely environment.
Supporting
individuals with medication (following appropriate training and guidance).
Completing accurate
and timely care records and documentation.
Working as part of
a team to ensure high standards of care are consistently delivered.
About
You:
Kind,
compassionate, and genuinely motivated to support others.
Good communication
and teamwork skills.
Flexible and
reliable, with a positive attitude.
No previous
experience required – full training will be provided.
A willingness to
work shifts, including some weekends and bank holidays.
What We
Offer:
Full induction and
ongoing training and development.
A supportive and
friendly team environment.
Opportunities for
career progression within the organisation.
Competitive pay and
holiday entitlement.
A role where every
day brings a chance to make a real difference.
Training
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Personalised programme
Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.
Off-the-job training
Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.
Stacks of support
Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.
Qualifications required
Level 3 a minimum of English and maths grades A*- C
(9-4) (or equivalent) are desirable OR willingness to complete
Functional Skills Level 2 are a
requirement to have or to achieve before EPA Gateway
Skills required
Compassion and empathy – a genuine desire to support others and improve lives.
Good communication skills – able to listen, understand, and express yourself clearly, both
verbally and in writing.
Teamwork – able
to work cooperatively with colleagues, families, and other professionals.
Patience and resilience – staying calm and positive in challenging situations.
Flexibility –
willing to adapt to changing needs and shift patterns.
Attention to detail – especially when following care plans and recording important
information.
Problem-solving skills – able to respond appropriately to different situations and needs.
Time management
– able to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload effectively.
Basic IT skills
– to complete digital records or reports, if required.
Previous
experience is welcome but not essential – full training will be provided
Prospects
Senior
Support Worker
Team
Leader / Shift Leader
Deputy
Manager or Registered Manager (with further
training and experience)
Opportunities to
specialise in areas such as autism, challenging behaviour, or positive
behaviour support
Funded training for
recognised qualifications such as the Care Certificate, Level 2
& 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, and other specialist
training courses
Qualification / Standard : ST0008 Leader in adult care
Duration 18 Months
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