Job Description

Support Worker - Supported Living (Learning Disabilities & Additional Needs)

Location:

Exeter, EX1

Employment Type:

Full-time hours and zero hours available

About the Role

At

Synergy Care & Education

, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live as independently as possible. We're seeking caring, proactive

Support Workers

to provide one-to-one and group support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other additional needs in supported-living homes.

What You'll Do

Help individuals develop life skills such as cooking, budgeting, personal care, and household tasks. Provide tailored support plans that encourage independence, confidence, and community involvement. Assist with personal care when required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times. Accompany individuals to appointments, social activities, education, or work placements. Promote positive behaviour strategies and help manage challenges calmly and professionally. Administer medications (if trained/authorised) and record accurate documentation of care and progress. Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that fosters growth and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to empowering people with learning disabilities. First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain). Previous experience in supported living, special education, or learning-disability care is an advantage. Knowledge of autism, ADHD, or complex behavioural needs is beneficial. Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with service users and their families. Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, or sleep-in shifts as required.

Why Work with Synergy

Service-first culture:

we prioritise person-centred care and fair staff pay over sales targets.

Competitive hourly rates

with prompt, reliable payment.

Flexible shifts

to fit your lifestyle.

Specialist training & career development

, including learning-disability and positive-behaviour-support courses. A supportive management team that values your ideas and wellbeing.
Join us in making a lasting difference--help people with additional learning needs live independently and achieve their goals.

Apply today and become a valued part of the Synergy Care & Education team.

Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 14.00-15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 48 per week

Work Location: In person