Support Worker

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 ID checks
• 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 andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk