Support Worker
| Posting date: | 30 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.30 to £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Swadlincote, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Social Care and Education |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
About the Role
We are currently looking for a proactive, reliable and caring Support Worker to join our team in Swadlincote. You’ll be working within a supported living setting, providing person-centred care to semi-independent service users with varying support needs.
This role involves working both independently as a lone worker and as part of a wider team, supporting individuals to maintain their independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• Support service users with daily routines, activities, and life skills
• Administer medication in line with care plans and policies
• Carry out Moving and Handling procedures safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and care documentation
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times
Requirements
• Experience working within a supported living or similar care setting
• Confident working both alone and as part of a team
• Moving and Handling experience (essential)
• Experience administering medication (essential)
• A positive, proactive and compassionate approach
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
• Competitive hourly pay between £12.30 and £12.60
• Supportive and welcoming working environment
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives
We are currently looking for a proactive, reliable and caring Support Worker to join our team in Swadlincote. You’ll be working within a supported living setting, providing person-centred care to semi-independent service users with varying support needs.
This role involves working both independently as a lone worker and as part of a wider team, supporting individuals to maintain their independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve personal goals in a safe and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• Support service users with daily routines, activities, and life skills
• Administer medication in line with care plans and policies
• Carry out Moving and Handling procedures safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and care documentation
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times
Requirements
• Experience working within a supported living or similar care setting
• Confident working both alone and as part of a team
• Moving and Handling experience (essential)
• Experience administering medication (essential)
• A positive, proactive and compassionate approach
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
• Competitive hourly pay between £12.30 and £12.60
• Supportive and welcoming working environment
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference to people’s lives