Job Description

Alabare are a charity supporting vulnerable, homeless and marginalised people. We help them transform their lives, providing accommodation and helping them gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to live a fulfilled life.

Alabare are looking to recruit Support Workers for our Learning Disabilities Home and Community Service based in Salisbury covering approx. 10 mile radius of Salisbury and Amesbury. Various contracted hours available full and part time. Shifts to include days, nights, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins.

This exciting position calls for a flexible approach and will involve the delivery of all aspects of daily living within a supported living accommodation or in a clients' own home.

The right candidate will strive to promote independence at all times while assisting clients to maintain their accommodation and lead fulfilling lives. The role includes supporting clients with various tasks which may include social and leisure activities and to be proactive in supporting clients to achieve their goals and outcomes. This requires the right applicant to have an enthusiastic approach when supporting with days out, social clubs and holidays and to develop and maintain successful relationships with families, friends and within the local community. There is a requirement to support with practical tasks in the home, which can include menu planning, cooking, shopping, budgeting and money management, managing a tenancy and dealing with correspondence and bills. At times there may be a requirement to support with personal care or supporting to work towards independence with personal care needs and to support with medication and attending medical appointments.

We value our staff and volunteers, and especially appreciate the diverse perspectives and backgrounds people bring. We invest in our people, and have excellent opportunities for learning and training. We also have excellent opportunities for development and growth.

Make a difference to someone's life everyday with a fulfilling role at Alabare

Job Specifics:

Hourly rate 12.70 rising to 12.88 after completing a successful probation period. Full-time annual salary of 24,765.00 rising to 25,116.00.

Benefits:

Double time on nominated bank holidays. Minimum of 24 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays. Paid travel time with mileage paid at 45p per mile. NEST Pension. Where applicable, Sleepovers are paid at a competitive rate of 70 per sleep. Excellent accredited training. Refer a friend scheme, 150 on joining and a further payment of 150 after 6 months service. Flexible working (where possible). Sickness allowance after 6 months service. Employee Assistance Programme - Mindful employer.

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:

A Willingness to learn. You must be currently resident in the UK. You must have the right to work in the UK. You must be confident working as part of a team and on your own. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Can maintain professional boundaries at all times. You must be friendly and well-organised with an excellent work ethic. Knowledge and understanding of adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health. Hold a CF (NVQ) 2 in Care or relevant experience and be prepared to work towards level 3. Car driver preferred but not essential.
All applicants are required to complete an application form and submit a covering letter.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th June 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Alabare are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of all our service users, this includes developing, implementing and maintaining effective recruitment policies and procedures to promote the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Before commencing employment, the HR Department undertakes pre-employment checks on all applicants who have been offered a job with the Charity. These checks include an Enhanced DBS, which will be renewed every 3 years, the right to live and work in the UK, as well as two satisfactory references.

All staff will be required to complete training on Safeguarding Adults and Young People within their first week of employment.

Remember, reporting bad practice is good practice.

Please note, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, you are advised to submit your fully completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the closing date may be brought forward.

Please note we do not offer employment sponsorship, this includes employees working under current sponsorship.

Please visit our website for more information on our benefits and to download an application form. www.alabare.co.uk/about/jobs

Disclaimer

Please note you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret that we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.70-12.88 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 7.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Application question(s):

Are you based in the United Kingdom?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2025