Support Worker

Empowering People, Changing Lives – Join Us at Langley

Langley is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly and dedicated care home in Cheltenham. This is a permanent, full‑time position working 37.5 hours per week, where you’ll play a meaningful role in supporting our clients and contributing to our mission. This role will work 12.5 hour shifts across a 7 day rota (including some weekend work).

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £25,592 per annum, recognising the value and impact of your work.

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Funded Health Cash Plan
• SmartHealth – free online GP service 24/7.
• Pension scheme, matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance up to 3 times your salary
• Free onsite meals when on shift
• Flexible benefits package, including Holiday Trading and Cycle Scheme - can be tailored to meet your individual needs
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Access to private holiday home getaway in Torquay
• Wellbeing Support – our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Menopause support
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide keywork support (including acting as Key Worker where required), maintaining accurate client records and using the Langley Client File to review progress and promote independence.
• Contribute to a safe, well-run service by following medication procedures, supporting participation and client meetings/involvement (including complaints), supporting prospective/former residents, maintaining safe/tidy environments, and participating in rotas and team meetings.
• Provide personal care as identified in care plans (including supporting with hygiene, dressing, continence care, mobility/moving and handling, and supporting access to health and social care professionals) and keep health-related records and care plans up to date.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour by using; planning, de-escalation, and knowledge of our clients. Maintain service security and situational/physical safety measures, liaising with relevant stakeholders as needed.

ABOUT YOU

• A compassionate, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering clients.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build professional, respectful relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure, able to de-escalate situations and respond appropriately to risk.
• A professional, non-judgemental attitude, always maintaining boundaries and confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota.

If you want to join our team as our Support Worker, please apply now as we would love to hear from you.

We reserve the right to close earlier if we receive sufficient applications.

A satisfactory Enhanced DBS with adult barred list check is required for this role and job offers will be subject to the Trust receiving satisfactory evidence of the successful applicant’s right to work in the UK.

This role is eligible for consideration under the Employee Referral Scheme. For further information around the referring principals and scope, please consult the Employee Referral Scheme Guide.