Support Worker Croft Flexibility

Support Worker

Location:

Croft House

Starting salary £12.71ph, rising to £12.91 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £13.45 after a further 12 months in post.

This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred support within a residential home for adults with learning disabilities. The position focuses on promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing while creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all residents.

The role is available on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) and part-time options (30 hours and 24 hours per week). Support Workers are required to work a rota that includes a combination of early shifts (starting at 07:30), late shifts, and sleepover shifts, ensuring continuous care and support for residents.

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred support, ensuring that each individual’s preferences, needs, and choices are respected at all times.
• Work in accordance with individual support plans, regularly reviewing and updating them to ensure care is delivered in the way each person wishes.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence, confidence, and overall wellbeing.
• Administer medication safely and accurately in line with agreed procedures and training.
• Facilitate and support participation in social, recreational, and community-based activities to promote inclusion and quality of life.
• Maintain accurate records, including report writing and the completion of detailed daily interaction notes.
• Support and manage financial transactions on behalf of individuals where required, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with individuals, supporting communication and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure consistent and effective support delivery.

• New pay framework launched in 2025 with potential increases after 6 months, 2.5 and 5 years.
• Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays).
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Refer a Friend recruitment initiative.
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme.
• Discounted income protection scheme.
• Free car parking at most services.
• Free life assurance cover.

Essential criteria:

• Personal Experience in Care.
• Able to work a variety of shifts – including early, late, sleep‑ins, weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience of Personal Care.

We actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from under‑represented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, LGBTQ+ communities.

St. Anne’s is a Disability Confident employer and encourages applicants with disabilities and long‑term health conditions to apply. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Name:
Nigel Balmforth

Job title:

First Line Manager
Email: nig
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