Support Worker POTCM​/KG​/BT

Hours:

Part-time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date: 27th October 2026

Job Reference: POTCM/KG/BT

Pay:

• £14.50 per hour weekday hours Monday to Friday
• £15.00 per hour weekend day hours Saturday and Sunday

Term Time:
One support worker to provide 14 hours of support per week during term time (39 weeks), between the hours of 07:00-22:00, variable shift patterns

School Holidays:
Provide up to 24 hours of support per week during school holidays (13 weeks), between the hours of 07:00-22:00, variable shift patterns

This role is all about building a genuine connection and getting involved in the things he loves while living life to the fullest. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a sociable and active young man to live life to the fullest, achieve his personal goals, and enjoy meaningful experiences within his community. He has a close relationship with his family and values spending quality time with them, as well as developing positive relationships with his support team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in enabling him to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle, promoting choice, independence, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of daily life.

You’ll be welcomed into a close-knit friendly family who are committed to helping him thrive. You’ll also benefit from the guidance and expertise of the team who encourage him to fulfil his potential and live life to the fullest.

• Being caring, patient, and respectful
• Listening carefully, understanding needs, and responding quickly when required
• Creating a positive, supportive, and engaging environment
• Bringing positive energy and a good sense of humour to every day
• Being proactive, attentive, and motivated to make a difference
• Supporting a strong-willed individual with kindness and encouragement

• Assisting with all aspects of personal care
• Supporting with social and community activities
• Supporting with morning and evening routines
• Supporting with meals
• Providing safe support in line with care and support plans
• Encouraging communication, choice, and independence
• Being interactive, engaging, and responsive throughout the day
• Working closely with family members and other professionals involved in care and support

• Kind, patient, caring, and attentive
• Fun, engaging, and able to build strong, trusting relationships
• Quick-thinking with excellent awareness and initiative
• Experienced in care and support, with a person-centred approach

• Trips out for lunch, coffee, or a cheeky treat
• going for walks
• listening to music
• sensory stimulation such as lights
• shopping, going on my swing
• Going to the cinema
• Going to the theatre to see shows and enjoying my holidays.
• Browsing the shops and enjoying a bit of people-watching
• Cinema trips and days out and social events

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, daily routines, community access and activities.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and wellbeing in all aspects of support.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational, and community activities that reflect the client’s interests and goals.
• Deliver support in line with the client’s care and support plans, rehabilitation goals, risk assessments, and agreed support strategies.
• Assist in delivering rehabilitation programmes.
• Monitor progress towards agreed goals and promptly escalating any concerns or changes in needs.
• Identify, report, and respond appropriately to risks, incidents, accidents, and safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and outcome-focused electronic records and daily notes.
• Work collaboratively with the client, family, Case Manager, therapists, and wider multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Coordinate and…