Support worker
About the job
Salary: £25,989 – £26,824 a year pro rata
Hours per week: 37 and 32
Contract type: Permanent
We’re looking for compassionate Support Workers to help adults with Learning disabilities within the supported living service. Using a strengths-based approach, you’ll support Adults in supported living service —focusing on wellbeing, daily living skills, and personal care.
You’ll assist with care planning, promote independence, and provide hands-on support, including medication administration and use of specialist equipment. Working closely with professionals and services, you'll contribute to assessments and ensure the right support is in place.
Strong communication, accurate record-keeping, and a flexible, person-centred mindset are essential. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We’re seeking dedicated Support Workers who are passionate about promoting independence, dignity, and choice for individuals with care needs. You’ll support people in accessing a variety of community services and activities, while caring for their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
You’ll act as an advocate for those you support, ensuring their voices are heard throughout their care experience. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll engage with individuals, families, and professionals in a range of settings.
This role involves working flexibly across locations, including weekends, bank holidays, sleep-ins, and waking night duties. You’ll be part of a supportive team, contributing to a positive, inclusive environment, and ready to respond in emergency situations.
We’re looking for someone who can support new staff, identify discrimination, and take appropriate action. You should have some knowledge of the needs of people with learning disabilities and a willingness to gain a QCF Level 3 in Care.
Applicants must be comfortable with manual handling (after training) and be able to communicate fluently and effectively in spoken English with the public.
If you’re adaptable, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: How to apply
Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Salary range
- £25,989 - £26,824 per year