Day Services Support Worker

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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title:
  
  Day Services Support Worker
• Job Location:
  
  Oakley A.O.C
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Closing Date: 17/11/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 15153
• This post is not open to job share

Supporting someone to regain their confidence and independence. Making them feel important. This is why we do it. This is why we care. As part of our Adult Social Care team, amazing moments like these will be part of daily life as you support those who need us most. With an array of brilliant benefits – including an employee assistance programme, tax-free childcare, cycle to work scheme and staff discounts – you’ve got a rewarding role in every sense.

We have a full‑time (37 hours) permanent Day Service Supporter vacancy at Oakley & The Woodlands based in Cheltenham.

The Woodlands is an independent service situated in the grounds of Oakley Adult Opportunity Centre in Cheltenham. It is a purpose built day service for adults with learning disabilities including Autism, complex needs and, individuals who may not integrate as well in your traditional social environments. There are many aims to this service particularly maximising individual’s choice, independence, and inclusion. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, complex needs.

The Oakley Day Centre is purpose built day service for adults with learning disabilities. It is run as a needs led service, with activities being planned using information gathered through Person Centred Plans. Examples of current activities are swimming, art, relaxation. In this role, you will be able to demonstrate experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.

Our Services are continuously evolving, and as such, this role and related responsibilities may be subject to minor change. Please email ASCRecrui to arrange an informal discussion.

As well as an NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification, you’ll have hands‑on experience working with people with learning disabilities. Committed to enhancing the lives of people with a range of abilities, you’ll be confident helping individuals with personal care. The key is to provide support in a sensitive, flexible way; listening as well as communicating. With every opportunity to learn, you’ll be keen to develop and take our service from strength to strength.

It’s a fantastic time to join Gloucestershire County Council, as we transform our Adult Social Care services. Through our team, we’re helping people with increasingly complex needs to remain independent and have a say in how they live. To succeed, we need people who’ll go the extra mile to see others well and happy and give families peace of mind. People who know that caring is the most rewarding feeling around.

Join us, and you’ll have a great opportunity to make a real impact on people’s lives. It’s a chance to help us take our service to new heights. And we’ll say thank you with a range of excellent benefits as well as the training and support to develop your career. We genuinely care about our colleagues and support their wellbeing.

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This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The council will consider sponsorship for the Social Worker role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work…