Generic Support Worker at Waymead, Bracknell
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,718 to £30,269 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,718 - £30,269 per year inclusive of London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | People/26/329256 |
Summary
At Waymead, we support people with learning disabilities by providing short stays in a caring and supportive setting, giving their main carers time for respite. We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Generic Support Worker to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings and weekends.
About you…
If you are caring, dependable and ready to contribute to a positive environment where everyone matters, we would love to hear from you.
At our core, we value a positive, can-do attitude. We believe in doing things the right way, giving you the time and support to truly make a difference.
About the team…
We are a small team who work closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
We want to help our most vulnerable guests to get their lives firmly back on track. It is why our support workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with.
Key responsibilities…
To develop and support a wide range of interesting and socially inclusive activities for people using the service.
Implement the policies and procedures of the department and of the individual services/teams.
Ensure good communications within the whole Learning Disabilities service so that the service to individuals is coordinated and safe.
Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.
The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings and weekends.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sarah Faulkner - Registered Manager - 01344 353333
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings and weekends.
About you…
If you are caring, dependable and ready to contribute to a positive environment where everyone matters, we would love to hear from you.
At our core, we value a positive, can-do attitude. We believe in doing things the right way, giving you the time and support to truly make a difference.
About the team…
We are a small team who work closely together to make sure we are providing the best support to the individuals who use our service. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
We want to help our most vulnerable guests to get their lives firmly back on track. It is why our support workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with.
Key responsibilities…
To develop and support a wide range of interesting and socially inclusive activities for people using the service.
Implement the policies and procedures of the department and of the individual services/teams.
Ensure good communications within the whole Learning Disabilities service so that the service to individuals is coordinated and safe.
Participate in all appropriate internal/external training as identified through the supervision and appraisal system and utilise the skills and knowledge gained to improve services to individuals.
The service operates seven days a week and you will be required to work shifts to meet the needs of the service, which includes evenings and weekends.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 25th February 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sarah Faulkner - Registered Manager - 01344 353333
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.