Support Worker, Community Health

Location: Heysham

Permanent Support Worker – Heysham (LA3)

Hours:

36 hours per week (3 × 12 hour shifts)
Pay: £14.00 per hour / £26,208 per annum

Contract:

Permanent
Shift Pattern:
Rota basis including weekends & bank holidays
Driving Licence:
Essential
Sponsorship:
Not available (no sponsorship licence held)

Overview We are recruiting for a Permanent Support Worker to join a brand-new, bespoke support team for an individual who will soon be moving into their own home in the Heysham (LA3) area.

This role offers a structured introduction, beginning with paid training and shadow shifts in LA2, before transitioning to the new home in LA3.

About the Role The individual you will be supporting enjoys:

Walking
Horse riding
Shopping
Swimming
Being active in the community

A driver is essential, as community activities are a key part of the role.

You will work as part of a small, well-matched team delivering person?centred support based on communication needs, preferences, routines, and long-term goals.

Key Responsibilities
Supporting daily routines at home and in the community
Taking part in walking, swimming, horse riding, shopping and other activities
Providing personal care sensitively and professionally
Promoting independence (budgeting, self?care, decision-making)
Supporting communication, including use of an iPad
Managing behaviours of concern where necessary
Ensuring safety, wellbeing and advocacy at all times

Essential Requirements
Full UK driving licence
Experience supporting people with autism and/or learning disabilities
Comfortable providing personal care
Physically able to walk long distances in various weather conditions
No allergies to horses
Non-smoker (essential)
Excellent communication and listening skills
Patient, resilient, reliable, organised
Personal qualities: kind, empathetic, energetic, bubbly, and boundary?aware

Safeguarding & Compliance Successful applicants will be required to complete:

Enhanced DBS check (barred list where applicable)
Right?to?work and s
Employment history check
References It is a criminal offence for barred individuals to apply for regulated activity roles.

Values and Culture The organisation follows values?based recruitment, building small, consistent teams around each individual.
Core values:

Individuality
Citizenship
Choice
Independence
Collaboration
Equality The focus is on high-quality, personalised support that encourages friendships, community involvement, independence, and long-term outcomes.

Benefits
Culture of recognition
Free 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Line
Refer?a?

Friend scheme
Employee discounts
Access to a Lake District company caravan at reduced rate
Meaningful training and development
Progression opportunities
Strong focus on work–life balance and supportive teams

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to (url removed)