Support Worker

Posting date26 February 2026

Closing date28/03/2026 12:40:43

Salary£12.30 to £12.60 per hour

LocationDerby, Derbyshire

CompanySocial Care and Education

Job typeTemporary

HoursPart Time

Reference17947641

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£12.30 – £12.60 per hour | Flexible Shifts | Immediate Starts Available
Are you a confident, resilient Support Worker who can build positive relationships while setting and maintaining clear boundaries? We’re recruiting dedicated support staff for a supported living service in Findern, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and non-verbal communication needs.
This is a rewarding but challenging environment, ideal for someone calm under pressure, emotionally intelligent, and confident in managing behaviour positively and professionally.
Why Join Us?
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle – days, nights, weekends, sleep-ins
• Immediate starts with weekly pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Long-term and permanent opportunities for the right candidates
Your Role
• Provide person-centred support with daily living tasks including personal care, meals, and routines
• Support individuals who are non-verbal using alternative communication methods
• Promote independence, structure, and consistency
• Set, maintain, and enforce professional boundaries
• Manage challenging behaviours using positive behaviour support approaches
• Encourage community access and meaningful activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured environment
• Build trusting relationships while remaining firm, fair, and consistent
What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 3 months’ experience in a support setting
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Confidence working with challenging behaviour
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
• Ability to remain calm, assertive, and consistent
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts including evenings and weekends
If you’re passionate about making a difference we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start a rewarding career supporting adults in Findern, Derby.

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