Support Worker

Agincare Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking Support Workers for their new service in Oldland Common, aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves providing person-centred support, promoting independence, and developing community participation. With options for full-time, part-time, and bank positions, the ideal candidate should have relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a calm approach. A competitive salary of £29,380 per year is offered along with various benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Full training, including Positive Behaviour Support

Opportunities for career progression

Blue Light Card discounts

Job security and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience working with behaviours that challenge or complex risks.
• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support strategies and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Providing consistent, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs.
• Supporting people to develop independent living skills.
• Encouraging community participation and meaningful activities.

Skills

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism

Experience working with behaviours that challenge

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Confidence working in structured, proactive ways

Good communication

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives?

We’re looking for caring, reliable and experienced Support Workers to join our brand-new team at Elizabeth Close in Oldland Common, a bespoke supported living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new flagship service, supporting individuals as they step out of specialist hospitals or secure environments and rebuild their lives safely in the community

About Oldland Common

Oldland Common is a newly built development offering six self-contained homes for adults aged 18 and over.The service is designed for people with high levels of complexity, including behaviours that challenge, communication differences, autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and, in some cases, forensic histories.

Our aim is to support people to resettle successfully into the community, develop independence, build meaningful routines, and live safe, fulfilling lives. Support is typically delivered on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, depending on the needs of each individual.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping each person settle, grow and thrive at their own pace. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing consistent, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs
• Using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches to promote stability, safety and wellbeing
• Supporting people to develop independent living skills
• Encouraging community participation, meaningful activities and social connections
• Following detailed support plans, risk assessments and communication strategies
• Supporting with daily living, personal care and accessing healthcare
• Keeping accurate records and escalating concerns appropriately
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, managers and MDT professionals

We have full-time, part-time and bank opportunities available as we build a strong and flexible team around the needs of the service.

Shifts will include days, evenings, weekends, and nights.

What we’re looking for

To ensure the right support for the people who will be moving into Oldland Common, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Experience working with behaviours that challenge or complex risks

We’re also looking for:

• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence working in structured, proactive ways
• Ability to follow PBS strategies and support plans consistently
• Reliability, compassion, and good communication
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a strong, supportive team
• A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable but not essential)

You’ll be joining a values-led organisation at the very start of an exciting new service.At Oldland Common, your work will directly contribute to helping people leave hospital settings and build safer, happier futures. We offer:

• £29,380 Per Annum (based on 40 hours per week)
• Company pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £1,000)*
• Full training, including Positive Behaviour Support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
• A caring, collaborative culture where every voice matters
• Job security, flexibility and ongoing support

About Agincare

We’re a family-run organisation that has been caring for people since 1986. With more than 5000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and continue to grow.

All our services are regulated by the CQC, and we are proud signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant, offering guaranteed interviews for care leavers.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.”

*Subject to Terms & Conditions

Application Deadline: 07/01/2026

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