Support Worker

Real Life Options Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Forensic Support Worker in Nottingham to provide essential support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities. You will assist in daily living tasks and help them access community activities. Full training will be provided for those with a passion for caring, making this a rewarding experience. Key benefits include competitive pay and ongoing development opportunities. Join us and help make a positive difference every day!

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life Cover

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to follow detailed support plans.
• Knowledge of criminal background and associated challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
• Support hobbies and community activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good Communication

Flexible

Self-Motivated

Education

Enhanced Adult DBS check required

Job description

Forensic Support Worker

📠Long Eaton Area - Outreach Services
🕒 Full time – 39 Hours Per Week
💷 £12.21 per hour

Are you passionate about making a real difference in someone’s life?

We’re looking for a kind, dedicated, and reliable Support Worker to join our friendly team in Long Eaton. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a gentleman in his own home and out in the community, helping him to live as independently and happily as possible.

About the Role

The individuals we support may have autism, learning disabilities, have a forensic background and at times can display behaviours of concern, therefore you must have the ability to follow detailed support plans in order to ensure a consistent approach.

You’ll play an important role in providing day-to-day support with:

• Personal care and daily living tasks
• Cooking, cleaning, shopping, and medication support
• Supporting hobbies and community activities
• Accessing the community to an activity of their choice or to purchase their weekly food shop

The person you’ll support lives in his own bungalow and receives 1:1 support from 8am–10pm, plus sleep-in support overnight (10pm–8am). Please note: sleep-in shifts are not contracted for any employee.

He has a passion for gardening and loves growing his own fruit and vegetables. He’s also very creative — his home is filled with his artwork, woodwork, and craft projects. He’s always looking for new ideas for his next creation, so no two days are the same!

Working Hours

39 hours per week, with shifts including days, nights, evenings and weekends.

Support is delivered both at home and in the community, making every day varied and rewarding.

Who We’re Looking For

Essential Experience in

• Criminal background
• Grooming behaviours
• Mental Health Disorders
• Personality disorder
• Associated challenging behaviour

We’d love to hear from you if you are:
Honest – Caring – Reliable – Compassionate – Flexible – Self-Motivated – A Good Communicator – Passionate about helping others

Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism is desirable, but not essential — full training will be provided.
Please note: an Enhanced Adult DBS check will be required.

What We Offer

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’ll provide full training and ongoing development to help you succeed.

Your benefits include:
✔ £12.21 per hour
✔ 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
✔ Accredited training and career development
✔ Employer contributory pension scheme
✔ Health Cash Plan
✔ £10,000 Life Cover
✔ Free Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Discounts via Reward Gateway
✔ Financial wellbeing support
✔ “Refer a Friend” bonus
✔ Recognition and reward initiatives

Our Values

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

Join Us

If you’re ready to make a positive impact every day, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note that initial contact will usually be made by email — remember to check your inbox and junk folder regularly.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform at their best.