Support Worker/Senior Support Worker

Department: Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: St Albans

Reporting To: Locality Manager

Compensation: £13.98 - £16.42 / hour

Do you have experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism?

When you join us, you’ll become part of an organisation which is CQC rated ‘Outstanding’. Our team has won numerous national and local awards for leading the way in person-centered support.

We are looking for a Support Worker and a Senior Support Worker to work with services in St Albans.

With us, you’ll never be just a number; you’ll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about the people we support, and each other. Since 2008, Partners in Support has provided supported living services across Hertfordshire. We’re proud to be a local, values-led organisation that puts people before growth. We believe in dignity, respect, compassion, and partnership, supporting people to live the lives they choose in their own homes and communities.

About the role

Joining us as a Senior Support Worker, you'll work alongside the Locality Manager to provide day-to-day leadership and support to the staff team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered consistently.

You'll lead by example, provide coaching and guidance through supervisions, observations, and 1:1 support, and help create a positive culture where both colleagues and the people we support can thrive.

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork, kindness and mutual support are valued. Through regular check-ins, meaningful supervision, performance reviews and ongoing communication, you'll feel supported both personally and professionally.

We also invest heavily in training and development. From a comprehensive induction to specialist learning opportunities, leadership development & career progression pathways, we'll help you build your confidence, develop new skills, and achieve your career goals.

The shift patterns are (approximately, subject to change): 7.15am to 2.45pm, 2.45 to 10pm, 10pm to 7.15am. We need you to be as flexible as possible to cover these shifts within a small team, all dedicated to one person. If you are employed full-time, you will work 5 shifts over 7 days.

What we're looking for

• Senior Support Worker - minimum 1 years’ experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Support Worker - passion for supporting people
• Full UK driving licence is required
• Passion for empowering people
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins on a rota

What we offer

• From £13.98 (Support Worker) to £16.42 (Senior Support Worker including working on-call weekends) per hour plus £75 per sleep-in
• Paid birthday leave and long service awards
• Guaranteed hours on a permanent contract
• Blue Light Card, Costco membership, and paid DBS check
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, upskilling and progression opportunities

To make a real difference in the lives of the people we support, apply now.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.