Job Description

Weavers Lodge in Castle Cary provides a warm, supportive, and empowering home for up to

8 adults

with

learning disabilities

,

complex behavioural needs

, and additional diagnoses such as

Autism

,

mental health conditions

, and

communication difficulties

.

Our service supports individuals in helping them build independence and thrive in the community. More than just a place to live,

Weavers Lodge is a place to grow

. We're passionate about creating an environment where the people we support, and our team members, can reach their full potential.

What You'll Do as a Support Worker

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals live their best lives. You'll provide compassionate, person-centred support in all areas of daily living:

Personal Support & Care

Support individuals with day-to-day personal care routines such as washing, dressing, and meals -- always with dignity and respect.

Communication & Emotional Wellbeing

People we support will at times communicate using behaviours that others may consider challenging. Providing emotional support, a calm approach, and working to meet people's needs to reduce times of distress. You will implement Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies and interventions to improve their quality of life and reduce behaviours of concern.

Activities & Engagement

Help plan and take part in activities that bring joy and purpose -- from creative hobbies and social events to community outings.

Life Skills Coaching

Support individuals to develop daily living skills like cooking, budgeting, building confidence and independence.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with your team and external professionals to deliver personalised care plans, share insight, and create a consistent, high-quality support environment.

Due to the complex needs of the individuals that we support we do require candidates to have previous experience, including working with people who display challenging behaviour. Knowledge of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) is desirable, but training will be provided.

Salary Breakdown

- Care certificate/working towards NVQ 2 : 12.50ph

- 12 months experience in a similar setting: 13.00ph
- NVQ 3 & 12 months experience in a similar setting*: 13.50ph

- 3 years experience in a similar setting*: 14.00ph

In a similar healthcare/social care setting and experience in supporting individuals with complex needs, behaviours that may challenge, autism and associated mental health conditions.
In addition to a secure and stable career, we offer

Support Workers

:

Receive up to 300 for Employee Referrals

Access to blue light card discounts

Long service awards

24-hour confidential employee advice line

Full Time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them

Training and Development

Accredited Positive Behaviour Management Training

Mandatory Training Provided

Day Shifts

:

7am - 2:30pm or 2:30pm - 10pm

Working weekends is a requirement however we do operate on a 3 week schedule to encourage a healthy work life balance.

Other roles you may have worked in Support Worker / Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Home Care Support Worker

Safeguarding Commitment:

?We prioritise the safety and well-being of everyone who uses our services and support safe recruitment practices. It's important to share any relevant information in your application, as this helps us ensure a safe environment for all. If you have a conviction that does not pose a risk to vulnerable individuals, we are open to discussing your application further during the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their sex, religious beliefs, political opinions, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender reassignment status.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and committed to mental health at work.

We are currently not accepting applications for Sponsorship.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.50-14.00 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you require Sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person