Support Worker – Supported Living (Charity Sector)

Caritas Care; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Preston is seeking a Support Worker to provide personal care and support to individuals. This role offers flexible shifts and training opportunities, ensuring you can empower others and make a meaningful difference. A commitment to the organization's values is essential, and no prior experience is required. Join a supportive team dedicated to helping people live their best lives.

Benefits

32–37 days’ annual leave

Generous sick pay

Pension scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed; commitment to empowering others required.
• Genuine passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and one-to-one support.
• Assist individuals in achieving goals and exploring meaningful activities.
• Follow and help deliver personalized care and support plans.
• Encourage independence and social inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and support health assessments.
• Champion best practices in safeguarding and health & safety.

Job description

Overview

Support Worker – Supported Living (Charity Sector). Creating chances, choices & opportunities for people to live the best lives they can.

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Contract: Permanent | 18 – 37.5 hours per week | Full range of shifts available including days, evenings, weekends, nights & sleep-ins
Salary: £24,451 – £25,716 (£12.50 – £13.15) | Sessional (as and when) hours also available

What you’ll do

• Provide personal care and one-to-one support in the home and community
• Assist the people we support to achieve goals and explore meaningful activities
• Follow and help deliver personalised care and support plans
• Encourage independence, social inclusion, and wellbeing
• Maintain clear, accurate records and support health assessments
• Champion best practice in safeguarding, health & safety, and mental capacity

What we offer

• 32–37 days’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata)
• Generous sick pay and pension scheme
• Comprehensive induction, training, and regular supervision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive, values-led team and opportunities to grow your skills

About you

You don’t need prior experience – just the right values and a genuine commitment to empowering others. We’ll support you every step of the way with training and development.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to work for a charity that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

Want to learn more? Give our Supported Living Service managers a call on 01772 584999.

Or, if you’re ready to join a team that’s changing lives, apply HERE!

Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, your application will not progress

Previous applicants need not apply.