Support Worker – Supported Living
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,800 to £28,500 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | 3% pension |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Carterton, Oxfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bluebell Healthcare Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | witney01fm |
Summary
Support Worker – Supported Living (Complex Care & Autism)
Location: Oxfordshire
Employer: Bluebell Healthcare Ltd
Hours: 21 hours per week (Flexible rota including mornings, lunchtimes, and a 4-hour block for community activities)
Pay: Competitive rate (depending on experience and qualifications)
About Bluebell Healthcare Ltd
At Bluebell Healthcare, our mission is to provide exceptional supported living services that empower individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex health needs to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Our person-centred approach, highly trained staff, and robust safeguarding practices underpin everything we do.
The Role:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our Oxfordshire supported living team. You will be supporting two adult female residents with autism, complex physical health needs, epilepsy, and mobility challenges. Your work will focus on enabling independence, promoting inclusion, and maintaining safety through respectful, person-centred care.
Your role will include:
Assisting with personal care, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
Supporting daily activities including meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication management.
Facilitating participation in community activities, promoting inclusion, and social interaction.
Utilising communication aids and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to manage challenging behaviours and anxiety.
Monitoring health conditions, skin integrity, and managing risks such as epilepsy or self-harm.
Maintaining accurate records and reporting any changes promptly to management and healthcare professionals.
About You:
We’re looking for enthusiastic, empathetic, and responsible individuals who share our commitment to quality care and empowering vulnerable adults.
Essential requirements:
Experience or a willingness to work with individuals who have autism, epilepsy, or complex physical health needs.
Patience, resilience, and adaptability to respond positively to challenging situations.
Excellent communication skills, able to interpret non-verbal cues effectively.
Ability to maintain clear and detailed records.
Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and promoting independence.
Desirable (but not essential):
Previous care experience, especially in supported living or complex care settings.
Qualifications or training in Health and Social Care, Autism Awareness, Epilepsy Management, PBS, or similar.
Experience working with communication aids or boards.
What We Offer:
Competitive rates of pay.
Comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.
Support from an experienced, friendly, and professional team.
Opportunities to specialise and advance within the organisation.
Positive working environment focused on person-centred care and staff wellbeing.
Application Process:
We welcome applications from candidates passionate about making a genuine difference. Successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and complete a thorough induction programme.
Interested? Apply today by sending your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role to: info@bluebell-health.co.uk
Location: Oxfordshire
Employer: Bluebell Healthcare Ltd
Hours: 21 hours per week (Flexible rota including mornings, lunchtimes, and a 4-hour block for community activities)
Pay: Competitive rate (depending on experience and qualifications)
About Bluebell Healthcare Ltd
At Bluebell Healthcare, our mission is to provide exceptional supported living services that empower individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex health needs to lead fulfilling, independent lives. Our person-centred approach, highly trained staff, and robust safeguarding practices underpin everything we do.
The Role:
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our Oxfordshire supported living team. You will be supporting two adult female residents with autism, complex physical health needs, epilepsy, and mobility challenges. Your work will focus on enabling independence, promoting inclusion, and maintaining safety through respectful, person-centred care.
Your role will include:
Assisting with personal care, maintaining dignity and promoting independence.
Supporting daily activities including meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication management.
Facilitating participation in community activities, promoting inclusion, and social interaction.
Utilising communication aids and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies to manage challenging behaviours and anxiety.
Monitoring health conditions, skin integrity, and managing risks such as epilepsy or self-harm.
Maintaining accurate records and reporting any changes promptly to management and healthcare professionals.
About You:
We’re looking for enthusiastic, empathetic, and responsible individuals who share our commitment to quality care and empowering vulnerable adults.
Essential requirements:
Experience or a willingness to work with individuals who have autism, epilepsy, or complex physical health needs.
Patience, resilience, and adaptability to respond positively to challenging situations.
Excellent communication skills, able to interpret non-verbal cues effectively.
Ability to maintain clear and detailed records.
Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and promoting independence.
Desirable (but not essential):
Previous care experience, especially in supported living or complex care settings.
Qualifications or training in Health and Social Care, Autism Awareness, Epilepsy Management, PBS, or similar.
Experience working with communication aids or boards.
What We Offer:
Competitive rates of pay.
Comprehensive induction, regular supervision, and ongoing training opportunities.
Support from an experienced, friendly, and professional team.
Opportunities to specialise and advance within the organisation.
Positive working environment focused on person-centred care and staff wellbeing.
Application Process:
We welcome applications from candidates passionate about making a genuine difference. Successful applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and complete a thorough induction programme.
Interested? Apply today by sending your CV and a brief covering letter explaining why you’re the ideal candidate for this role to: info@bluebell-health.co.uk