Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

As a Support Worker in our Community Support and Holiday Service, you'll support adults with learning disabilities to enjoy greater independence, build confidence and take part in the activities they enjoy. Every day is different, with opportunities to support people in their local community and beyond.

• Support individuals to enjoy community activities and hobbies
• Encourage independence and build everyday life skills
• Accompany people to appointments, education, work and leisure activities
• Support health, wellbeing and social inclusion
• Assist with personal care where required
• Maintain accurate digital records
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and families
• Promote dignity, respect and person centred support

You don't need previous experience in care to be successful in this role. We're looking for someone with compassion, a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support others. You'll have good communication skills, basic IT skills and be keen to learn.

Many of our colleagues joined Cross Reach from retail, hospitality, customer service, administration and other sectors. If you enjoy working with people and want a career where you can make a genuine difference, we'll provide a full induction, ongoing training and the support you need to build your confidence, develop your skills and grow your career.

We'll give you the training, encouragement and support to build a rewarding career in social care while helping people achieve their goals and enjoy new experiences.

Workplace and Role Accessibility Supplements (attached below) - This guide outlines the physical, environmental, and location based aspects of the role to help you understand how the work is carried out and whether it’s right for you. It may also help you identify any adjustments or support that would enable you to do your best work. We welcome conversations about what you personally need to work within our services, and we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you where possible.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recrui

As a Support Worker in our Housing and Residential Service, you will play an important role in helping adults with learning disabilities live as independently as possible. You'll support individuals to achieve their goals, build confidence and enjoy fulfilling lives, while providing the reassurance and encouragement they need every day.

• Support individuals with daily living tasks and personal care where required
• Encourage independence and help develop practical life skills
• Support people to access work, education, hobbies and community activities
• Assist with medication following training and procedures
• Help maintain safe, welcoming homes
• Build positive relationships with individuals, families and professionals
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to person centred support plans
• Promote dignity, choice and inclusion in everything you do

You'll be caring, reliable and committed to delivering high quality, person centred support. You'll enjoy building positive relationships, work well as part of a team and have basic IT skills for maintaining records. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred, as the role may involve supporting individuals to attend appointments, activities and community outings. However, this is not essential.

At Cross Reach, you'll join a supportive team where you'll be valued from day one. We'll invest in your development through training, ongoing learning and opportunities to build a rewarding career while making a real difference every day.

If you're looking for a career where your work…