Support Worker

School Result; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization is seeking a Female Support Worker to join its team in Leicester. This full-time role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and encouraging independence for individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and experience managing challenging behaviour. The position offers competitive pay of £12.60 per hour, full training, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free Enhanced DBS check

Paid full training and induction

Fully funded NVQ qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
• Valid UK driving licence required
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to individuals
• Encourage independence and emotional wellbeing
• Assist with domestic duties like cooking, cleaning, and laundry
• Support with medication management and record keeping
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Provide first aid when required
• Enable participation in leisure and social activities
• Manage and diffuse challenging behaviour effectively

Skills

Patient

Flexible

Able to manage challenging behaviour

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

Female Support Worker (Full-Time) – Chartwell Trust Care

Chartwell Trust Care is seeking aFemale Support Worker to join its residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour. This full-time permanent role offers competitive pay, career progression, and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Note: Due to the needs of residents, this role is open to female applicants only. This is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Sponsorship or visa switches are not available.

• Job Title: Female Support Worker
• Employer: Chartwell Trust Care
• Pay: £12.60 per hour
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 7:30am–7:30pm, 36 hours per week (rota system including mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays)
• Closing Date: Not specified (apply promptly)

About Chartwell Trust Care

Chartwell Trust Care provides residential and supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour. The organisation promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life, helping individuals live the best life they can.

Job Summary

The Female Support Worker will provide personal care, emotional support, and assistance with daily living tasks. The role requires patience, flexibility, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour while encouraging independence and participation in social activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to individuals
• Encourage independence and emotional wellbeing
• Assist with domestic duties (cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal finances)
• Support with medication management and record keeping
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures
• Report maintenance issues promptly
• Provide first aid when required
• Enable participation in leisure and social activities
• Manage and diffuse challenging behaviour effectively

  Candidate Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Flexible and committed
  • Patient, logical, and able to manage challenging situations
  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
  • Experience working with challenging behaviour
  • Valid UK driving licence
  • £12.60 per hour
  • Free Enhanced DBS check
  • Paid full training and induction
  • Fully funded NVQ qualifications
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Prepare your CV highlighting care experience and relevant qualifications.
  • Confirm your right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa switch.
  • Submit via the job posting or Chartwell Trust Care careers portal.