Support Worker
Brook Street
LE15AWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£19.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
24 November 2026
34 days leftJob description
Support Worker - Days & Nights
Location: Leicester (LE Postcode)
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour
Shifts Available: Days, Nights, Waking Nights and Sleep-Ins
Support Model: 2:1 Support
Driver: Preferred but not essential
We are currently recruiting Male and Female Support Workers to provide 2:1 support for an individual with Autism and Learning Disabilities who is transitioning into their own bungalow and taking positive steps towards greater independence.
This is a rewarding community-based role where you will support the individual to build confidence, develop daily living skills, establish routines, and engage with activities both at home and within the local community. The individual is relatively independent, enjoys being active, and benefits from consistent, person-centred support.
No personal care or medication administration is required.
Shift Patterns Available
- Day Shifts: 11:00am - 5:00pm
- Waking Nights: 8:00pm - 8:00am
- Sleep-In Shifts (additional allowance payable)
- Additional hours may be available as the support package develops
- Support the individual to settle into their new home
- Promote independence and daily living skills
- Encourage community access and social activities
- Support with local appointments and outings
- Assist with collecting prescriptions when required
- Develop a positive and professional working relationship
- Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated 2:1 support team
- Encourage confidence, choice, and independence
- Experience supporting individuals with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities is desirable
- Calm, patient and person-centred approach
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, flexible and committed to high-quality care
- Ability to work days, nights, weekends and sleep-ins where required
- Full UK Driving Licence advantageous but not essential
- Local candidates preferred
- £14.00 per hour
- Flexible day and night shifts available
- Ongoing training and support
- Opportunities for additional hours
- Rewarding role supporting someone to achieve greater independence
- Friendly and supportive management team
If you're passionate about making a genuine difference and supporting people to live independently, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Leicester.
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Reed
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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