Part time Support Worker

About the role

Support Worker at Tennyson Lodge, a day service supporting adults with learning disabilities to live full, meaningful lives, build confidence and independence, and enjoy a diverse range of activities. The centre operates Monday‑Friday, 9:00–16:00, with working hours 8:50–17:10 on Mondays and 8:50–16:00 Tuesday‑Friday. Part‑time hours are 29.9 hours per week on a rota basis. The starting pay is £13.45 per hour.

• Build positive, trusting relationships and support people to achieve their personal goals and outcomes.
• Deliver and support engaging activities both within the centre and in the community, promoting life skills, wellbeing and social inclusion.
• Encourage independence by helping people develop everyday skills and make their own choices.
• Provide person‑centred support tailored to individual needs, including personal care and medication where required.
• Work as part of a collaborative team, contributing to support plans, risk assessments and reviews.
• Use IT systems to keep accurate records and ensure high‑quality care delivery.
• Promote dignity, respect and equality, helping people feel safe, heard and valued.

• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Commitment to further training and continuous professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations, while being a dedicated team player.
• Solid understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a person‑centred approach.
• Basic IT skills for recording and communication.

• Comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work (available to family).
• Opportunity to buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) via a salary‑sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible use of bank holidays.
• Additional voluntary contributions to pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches.
• Paid volunteering hours each year.
• Access to Peer Support Groups through the IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network.
• Employee Recognition Awards and the Our Cambs Rewards account (discounts, car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes).

Cambridgeshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We support a diverse workforce and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

We employ a Disclosure and Barring Service check as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure check.