Support Worker

**No sponsorship available for this post**

Due to operational and service user needs involving the provision of personal care, this post is open to male applicants only. This is a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Male Support Worker (days or nights) to join our team on a full-time basis to start ASAP. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing day-to-day guidance, personal care, and hands-on support to individuals helping them develop essential life skills, maintain their dignity, and achieve their personal independenceThis paid position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact within the community, fostering growth, safety, and confidence for those in our care. Experience in mentoring, care work or working with adults is advantageous, though full comprehensive training will be provided for successful applicants.

Working Hours & Rota Pattern

This is a full-time position operating on a fixed, predictable two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday*(Pattern then repeats)*
• Shift times are 9am - 9pm or 9pm - 9am

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sensitive, dignified personal care and assistance with daily hygiene, dressing, and routine physical needs.
• Offer personalised, one-to-one support to individuals, encouraging active participation in daily living activities and community life.
• Assist with educational and recreational activities, including life skills mentoring, hobbies, and social outings.
• Foster a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment that promotes confidence, choice, and independence.
• Support individuals in building communication, social skills, and emotional resilience.
• Collaborate closely with families, multidisciplinary professionals, and senior staff to ensure person-centred support plans and risk assessments are strictly followed.
• Maintain accurate, objective digital daily logs and records of progress, wellbeing, and activities.
• Apply positive behaviour support strategies and facilitate learning opportunities tailored to each individual’s unique strengths and needs.

Experience & Person Specification

• Personal Care: Willingness and capability to provide dignified, respectful personal care.
• Experience: Prior experience in care, mentoring, or working with adults with support needs is advantageous, but not essential. Full mandatory and specialised training will be provided.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to motivate, listen, and build rapport.
• Personal Attributes: Compassionate, patient, resilient, reliable, and adaptable to shifting individual needs.
• Availability: Able to commit to the rolling rota pattern and available to start immediately (ASAP).

Additional Information

• Right to Work: You must possess the existing legal right to work full-time in the UK. No visa sponsorship is available for this post.
• Safer Recruitment: Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory referencing in accordance with CQC safer recruitment guidelines.

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person