Support Worker (Supported Living)

Supported Living Worker – Job Advert

Job Post Summary

Pay: (to be increased April)

• £12.82 per hour
• Sleep‑ins: approx. 2 or 3 per week (flat rate £70)

Contracts available: 2 positions,

One 25 hours working with two ladies in their own home. Overtime available and approximately two sleeps per week. (female only)

One 30 or 40 hours per week plus 3 or 4 sleeps, with overtime available and expected. Essential driver male or female. Good spoken English required in order to meet the communication needs of the service user.

Location: One‑to‑one support for an individual in their own home
Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent
Application Method: Indeed
Require CV: Yes

Driving Licence required: Yes

Job Overview

We are seeking a Supported Living Worker to provide compassionate, person‑centred support to an individual living independently in their own home. This role focuses on promoting daily living skills, independence, emotional well‑being and access to the community.

You will be supporting an adult with learning disabilities who may at times display behaviours that challenge. You will receive full training and ongoing guidance, but confidence and a calm, resilient approach are important.

At Choices for Life, we value what each person brings. You don’t need a long list of qualifications — your ability to learn, adapt, and care is what matters most.

Hours & Rota

• 4‑week rolling rota
• Approx. 2 or 3 sleep‑ins per week
• Evenings and weekend shifts included (paid at enhanced rate)
• Contracts available: Two positions, one 25 hours, and one 30 or 40 hours per week plus sleeps, with overtime available and expected

Watch our 'meet (some of!) the team' video here- 

Key Duties

Personalised Support

Provide one‑to‑one assistance tailored to the individual’s needs and goals.

Daily Living Skills & Personal Care

Support with routines such as personal care, dressing, cooking, household tasks and medication administration.

Behaviour Support

Follow positive behaviour support strategies to maintain a calm, safe and consistent environment.

Emotional Well‑being

Build a supportive relationship, offering reassurance, encouragement and meaningful companionship.

Community Access

Support the individual to attend medical and other appointments, activities, and social opportunities.

Keeping People Safe

Ensure the home environment and all activities remain safe, welcoming and well‑organised.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in adult social care is helpful but not essential
• First Aid knowledge beneficial
• Understanding behaviour support is useful
• Transferable skills (cooking, budgeting, gardening, crafts, etc.) welcome
• Must be compassionate, reliable and person‑centred
• Full training provided, including the Care Certificate if needed

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team and a positive working environment
• Rota provided at least 4 weeks in advance
• Enhanced rates for evenings and weekends
• Overtime offered regularly
• Additional benefits: Pension and Westfield Health Cash Plan after probation

Requirements

• Ability to work your share of weekend and evening shifts
• Ability to complete sleep‑ins regularly
• Clean Driving license required
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Enhanced DBS and references required

Apply through Indeed- 

https://uk.indeed.com/job/support-worker-03207de025e1ceb1

Or you can email your CV & Covering Letter to-
katharine@choices4life.co.uk