Support Worker
| Posting date: | 11 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ledbury, Herefordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Seco Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Lauren |
Summary
Please note that we do not offer UK work visa sponsorship; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
In line with the Equality Act 2010 (formerly the Sex Discrimination Act 1975), and due to the requirements of the person being supported, this role carries a genuine occupational requirement for a female candidate, therefore, only applications from female applicants will be considered.
We are recruiting Support Workers for Lauren who lives in her own home in Ledbury. Lauren needs Support Workers who are energetic and ready to support her in living her best life.
Why Join Our Team?
We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:
• £13.50 per hour
• 28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days (1 for each year of service)
• Company pension
• Full induction & ongoing paid training
• Retail discounts
• Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Career progression opportunities
About us
We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.
We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.
About Lauren
Lauren is a 22-year-old female who will be moving into her new home in Ledbury very soon and would like to be supported by an experienced team of support staff who are committed to helping her to live her best life. Lauren’s parents live very locally, and she has a very close relationship with them. They speak very regularly on the phone, and they visit Lauren often. Lauren would like to work toward visiting her parents at their home in the future.
Lauren has a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disability with history of behaviours that may challenge, Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome, Microcephaly and De Novo Sox, which can affect development in a person or cause medical issues. Lauren has a history of seizures, so it is essential that staff remain calm and confident in providing appropriate support should a seizure occur. Lauren is prescribed multiple medications, which must be administered by staff in accordance with her support plan and risk assessments to ensure her safety and wellbeing.
Lauren requires support from her staff team to safely access the local community and live a fulfilling life. She needs assistance with all aspects of daily living but is actively working toward greater independence. It is vital that staff encourage and empower Lauren in achieving this goal by providing consistent, positive support.
Lauren forms relationships through consistency, patience, and trust, and it is important that her new team have patience and take the time to build those foundations with her. She loves to get out and about and has her own car, which staff will drive for her, to access the activities she chooses. It can sometimes take a few visits to a new place for Lauren to build up the courage to participate, and it is important that staff are aware of this and support her at her own pace with gentle encouragement.
Lauren loves animals and enjoys visiting farms and zoos. These trips give her a chance to connect with animals and support her emotional wellbeing. Creativity is also important in Lauren’s life. She loves to draw and colour, which helps her express herself and relax. She would benefit from staff engaging in activities with her to support relationship building. Lauren is also good at solving puzzles, which she finds fun and rewarding.
About you
You will:
• Put Lauren first and appreciate her for the amazing person she is
• Stand by her through tough times and be resilient
• Assess situations with patience and empathy
• Bring a lively, friendly, and caring personality
• Have a good sense of humour and be able to share jokes and pranks
• Be trustworthy, loyal, and upfront, with strong boundaries
• Follow routines and be flexible and creative when needed
• Communicate well and be reliable and supportive
• Be willing to learn about Lauren through training provided by Seco Support and those that know Lauren best in order to support Lauren with a person-centred approach
Full UK driving license is preferred for this role. Experience in a similar role is desired.
Full training will be provided through Seco Supports induction programme and online learning. Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.
If you want to join Lauren’s journey and be part of her team, please complete an application. We look forward to hearing from you.
In line with the Equality Act 2010 (formerly the Sex Discrimination Act 1975), and due to the requirements of the person being supported, this role carries a genuine occupational requirement for a female candidate, therefore, only applications from female applicants will be considered.
We are recruiting Support Workers for Lauren who lives in her own home in Ledbury. Lauren needs Support Workers who are energetic and ready to support her in living her best life.
Why Join Our Team?
We prioritise the well-being of our employees, believing in looking after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. Our priorities include offering support, coaching, and a reflective space to help you thrive. Join a collaborative team that works creatively to achieve shared goals. The benefits of working with us include:
• £13.50 per hour
• 28 days annual leave + up to 4 additional leave days (1 for each year of service)
• Company pension
• Full induction & ongoing paid training
• Retail discounts
• Medical Cashback Plan (after probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous professional & personal development
• Career progression opportunities
About us
We support adults and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health difficulties to live independently in the community. As a compassionate, person-centred company, we focus on creating individualised support packages that empower people to live fulfilling lives. We believe everyone deserves to have deep, caring and meaningful relationships, the right to grow and develop and have access to a safe and welcoming home.
We believe services should be tailored to each individual and that creativity and thinking outside the box are key to delivering bespoke support.
About Lauren
Lauren is a 22-year-old female who will be moving into her new home in Ledbury very soon and would like to be supported by an experienced team of support staff who are committed to helping her to live her best life. Lauren’s parents live very locally, and she has a very close relationship with them. They speak very regularly on the phone, and they visit Lauren often. Lauren would like to work toward visiting her parents at their home in the future.
Lauren has a diagnosis of Autism, Learning Disability with history of behaviours that may challenge, Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome, Microcephaly and De Novo Sox, which can affect development in a person or cause medical issues. Lauren has a history of seizures, so it is essential that staff remain calm and confident in providing appropriate support should a seizure occur. Lauren is prescribed multiple medications, which must be administered by staff in accordance with her support plan and risk assessments to ensure her safety and wellbeing.
Lauren requires support from her staff team to safely access the local community and live a fulfilling life. She needs assistance with all aspects of daily living but is actively working toward greater independence. It is vital that staff encourage and empower Lauren in achieving this goal by providing consistent, positive support.
Lauren forms relationships through consistency, patience, and trust, and it is important that her new team have patience and take the time to build those foundations with her. She loves to get out and about and has her own car, which staff will drive for her, to access the activities she chooses. It can sometimes take a few visits to a new place for Lauren to build up the courage to participate, and it is important that staff are aware of this and support her at her own pace with gentle encouragement.
Lauren loves animals and enjoys visiting farms and zoos. These trips give her a chance to connect with animals and support her emotional wellbeing. Creativity is also important in Lauren’s life. She loves to draw and colour, which helps her express herself and relax. She would benefit from staff engaging in activities with her to support relationship building. Lauren is also good at solving puzzles, which she finds fun and rewarding.
About you
You will:
• Put Lauren first and appreciate her for the amazing person she is
• Stand by her through tough times and be resilient
• Assess situations with patience and empathy
• Bring a lively, friendly, and caring personality
• Have a good sense of humour and be able to share jokes and pranks
• Be trustworthy, loyal, and upfront, with strong boundaries
• Follow routines and be flexible and creative when needed
• Communicate well and be reliable and supportive
• Be willing to learn about Lauren through training provided by Seco Support and those that know Lauren best in order to support Lauren with a person-centred approach
Full UK driving license is preferred for this role. Experience in a similar role is desired.
Full training will be provided through Seco Supports induction programme and online learning. Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.
If you want to join Lauren’s journey and be part of her team, please complete an application. We look forward to hearing from you.
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