Support Worker Huntingdon

Huntingdon Community Centre is a vibrant day centre supporting adults with learning disabilities.

As a Support Worker, you will create a positive, inclusive environment, build trusting relationships, support individuals to live independently, and engage them in activities and community participation.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships and support people to achieve their personal goals.
• Deliver and support engaging activities 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Commitment to further training and confidence using IT systems for recording and communication.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion with a person‑centred approach.
• Flexible, reliable and committed to delivering high‑quality support.
• Experience supporting people with disabilities is advantageous.

Working Hours & Pay

The centre is open Monday‑Friday 9am‑4pm. Working hours are 8:50am‑5:10pm on Wednesdays and 8:50am‑4pm Monday‑Friday. The starting pay is £13.45 per hour. The role is 37 hours per week.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellbeing package covering all aspects of wellbeing, accessible by family.
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave through salary sacrifice scheme.
• Flexible bank holiday take‑away.
• Additional voluntary contributions to the pension (shared AVCs).
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches.
• Paid volunteering hours each year.
• Access to peer support groups through IDEAL staff network.
• Employee Recognition Award opportunities.
• Our Cambs Rewards account with discounts, car lease and cycle to work schemes.

Equal Opportunities

Cambridgeshire County Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We support reasonable adjustments and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply.

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