Support Worker

Company: Positive-Futures-Recruitment
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Location: Market Harborough
Job Description:

Job Title: Support Worker – Supported LivingLocation: Market HarboroughContract: Permanent, Full timeSalary: £12.71 per hour / plus an additional £11.44 per hour for sleep ins £26,436.80 per annum – £42,498.56Shifts: Shifts are 07:00-22:00 / 22:00-07:00 (2:1 and 1:1)

Are you passionate about empowering adults with additional needs to live fulfilling, independent lives? We are recruiting full‑time Support Workers to join a high‑quality Supported Living service supporting adults aged 18–65 with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

This is a varied, meaningful role where you’ll work closely with individuals in their home and community, helping them build confidence, develop skills and enjoy new experiences.

What you’ll be doing

  • Providing person‑centred support in all areas of daily living
  • Supporting with personal care, household tasks, cooking, cleaning and maintaining a safe home
  • Encouraging independence through budgeting, life skills and community access
  • Building positive relationships and supporting service users to pursue hobbies and interests
  • Administering medication in line with policy and supporting health appointments
  • Maintaining accurate support records and following support plans and risk assessments
  • Promoting dignity, respect, choice and inclusion at all times
  • Working collaboratively with families, colleagues and health professionals
  • Participating in sleep‑in shifts and working across 1:1 and 2:1 support models

What we’re looking for

  • A caring, patient and proactive approach
  • Awareness of learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
  • Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
  • Full automatic /manual driving licence (essential)
  • Ability to work 07:00–22:00 shifts plus sleep‑ins (22:00–07:00)

Experience in care is desirable but not essential — values, reliability and compassion are what matter most.

What you’ll receive

  • £12.71 per hour
  • Full‑time, stable employment
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing development
  • A supportive, inclusive team environment
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

If you’re someone who wants a rewarding role where you can help others live meaningful, independent lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026