Male Support Worker (driver)

Routes To Work Limited; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Wishaw is seeking a Support Worker to provide personal and clinical care, supporting individuals in their homes. Your role includes assisting with medication and encouraging social participation. Flexibility in shift patterns and a driving license is required. Experience is not essential; training will be provided. Join us to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while benefiting from a strong support structure and competitive pay.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing mentoring

Employee Discount Schemes & Referral Bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Ability to connect with people and demonstrate empathy.
• Driving Licence and ability to drive both automatic and manual cars.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support a person 1:1 in their home.
• Provide personal and clinical care.
• Assist with medication and daily routines.
• Encourage social participation and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Job description

If you are a registered client with Routes To Work, please contact your caseworker to apply. If you are not a registered client, please contact us to check you are eligible for this opportunity.

Location: Wishaw

Job Role: Support Worker

Service: West

Hours: 36

Criteria: Must be able to drive both automatic and manual cars.

What You’ll Do:

• Supporting a person 1:1 in their home
• Provide personal and clinical care
• Assist with medication, housing needs, appointments, and daily routines
• Encourage social participation and independence
• Whether it’s helping someone feel confident in their own home or supporting them at a community event, you’ll play a vital role in helping people feel safe, empowered, and connected
• This role can involve lone working, with on-call support available 24 hours a day.

What We’re Looking For

Experience isnot essential— we provide a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your ability to connect with people, your empathy, and your commitment to helping others.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Emotionally intelligent and calm under pressure
• A great listener and communicator
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Able to build trusting relationships
• Comfortable working independently

You’ll Need:

• UK Driving Licence and ability to drive both automatic and manual cars
• Access to your own car would be advantageous
• Flexibility to work shift patterns (day, evening, or weekend)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Full induction and ongoing mentoring
• Opportunity to shadow experienced support workers
• Employee-Owned Organisation – become a co-owner
• Strong learning and development pathway
• Employee Discount Schemes & Referral Bonus
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Paid holidays and competitive pay structure

Why Join Us?

At our core, we believe everyone deserves a chance to flourish. Our services are person-centred, values-led, and rooted in kindness, empowerment, and respect. As a Support Worker, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a meaningful difference.