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Support Worker

Shire Healthcare

West Heath, BaughurstView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,000 to £28,000

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

Not specified

In plain English

What this job actually involves

You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and behaviour challenges, helping them with daily tasks. The role is full‑time, 40 hours a week plus occasional night‑time ‘sleep‑in’ shifts, based near West Heath.

What you'll need

A caring attitude and patience when working with adults who have disabilities
Good communication skills to understand and follow care plans
Willingness to work occasional night‑time sleep‑in shifts
Reliability and ability to work a 40‑hour week
Ability to follow health and safety rules, often confirmed by a DBS check

How to boost your chances

Read up on the provider’s services so you can speak about them in the interview
Prepare examples of times you helped someone with daily tasks or behaviour challenges
Make sure you have a recent DBS check or can arrange one quickly
Show flexibility for night‑time sleep‑ins in your application
Highlight any training you have in supporting people with autism or learning disabilities

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Job description

Job Description: We are working in partnership with a provider of Adult's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Support Worker based in Whitchurch or Ruckley If successful, you will be working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and some challenges in their behaviours. This is an opportunity to join a supportive employer with genuine opportunities to progress. This is a permanent position working working 40 hours per week with additional sleep ins. Alongside countless benef…