Support Worker – Tennyson Lodge Day Service
We support adults with learning disabilities to live full, meaningful lives, building confidence, developing independence and having fun. As a Support Worker you will create a positive, inclusive environment where people feel valued, empowered and supported to achieve their goals.
Key responsibilities
- 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 in everything you do, helping people feel safe, heard and valued.
What we’re looking for
- Caring, enthusiastic and committed to supporting others to thrive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships.
- Team player who can also use initiative and adapt to changing situations.
- Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or commitment to further training).
- Confident in using IT systems for recording and communication.
- Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a person‑centred approach.
- Flexible, reliable and committed to delivering high‑quality support.
- Empathy, positivity and a can‑do attitude.
What we offer
- Starting pay £13.45 per hour.
- Annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage.
- A comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing.
- Opportunities for additional annual leave through a salary‑sacrifice scheme.
- Flexible bank‑holiday arrangements.
- Additional voluntary contributions to the pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
- Development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches.
- Paid volunteering hours each year.
- Peer support groups and an equality, diversity and inclusion network.
- Employee recognition awards and a rewards account providing discounts, and car‑lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes.
Hours and location
Day centre open Monday‑Friday 9 am‑4 pm. Working hours 8:50 am‑5:10 pm on Mondays and 8:50 am‑4 pm on Tuesdays‑Fridays, subject to change depending on service need.
Declaration and contact
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Lofting on 01354 750202.
Please note that this role does not meet the salary requirement for sponsorship.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of our diverse communities. We collect diversity data to monitor recruitment trends and take meaningful action.
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