Community Support jobs in Preston

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: Fulwood

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Salary: £13.45 per hour

About the Role

Come and join our fantastic team here at Cedar Health and Wellbeing. We’re currently recruiting motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our Residential Service in Fulwood, supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs.

This role is ideal for someone who can use their initiative, think creatively, and take a proactive, outcome-focused approach. Whether you’re new to care or already experienced, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support to grow in your role and progress your career with us.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality residential and supported living care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.

We aim to support people to reach their full potential, improve their health and wellbeing, and lead meaningful lives.

Our Values

Integrity – We do what’s right, not what’s easy.

Accountability – We own our actions and outcomes.

Respect – We recognise and value everyone’s individuality.

Passionate – We truly care about what we do.

Nurture – We believe everyone can grow and develop.

What We Offer

· Pay: £13.45

· Bank Holiday Enhancements: Time and a half

· Annual Leave: 224 hours per year including bank holidays, increasing with length of service (up to 240 hours)

· Private Healthcare: Money back on dental/optical, mental health support and more

· Private Pension Scheme – we contribute to your future

· Blue Light Card: Reimbursed cost, with discounts in-store and online

· Regular Supervision: Time with management to discuss your ideas and development

· Career Pathways: Clear progression from support worker to management

· Bonus: £250 bonus after 6-month probation (full-time staff only)

· Refer a Friend: £250 for every successful full-time referral after 6 months

· Training: Paid 2-week face-to-face induction in Chorley, followed by site induction and mentorship

· Permanent Full-Time Contracts

Your Responsibilities

· Provide high-quality care and support to individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities in a residential setting

· Deliver personalised support as outlined in each individual’s bespoke plan

· Encourage choice, control, and independence in all aspects of daily life

· Support the development of life skills and community inclusion

· Promote health, wellbeing, and safety at all times

· Build strong, respectful relationships with the people you support

· What We’re Looking For

· We’re looking for individuals who are:

· Positive, calm, friendly and patient

· Able to work well in a team and independently

· Proactive, with strong problem-solving skills

· Emotionally resilient and reflective in approach

· Reliable and committed to making a difference

· Good communicators who can follow plans and respond appropriately in challenging situations

Requirements

· Aged 18 or over

· Right to work in the UK

· Able to complete an Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record Check)

· Full UK Driving Licence – Essential

· Able to work day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Desirable (but not essential):

· A qualification in Health and Social Care

· Experience working with adults with autism, learning disabilities, or behaviours of concern

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £13.45 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fulwood PR2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience with working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism?
• Do you have a Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Do you require sponsorship to start this role, or will you require sponsorship within the next 12 months? (Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship to start this role)

Work Location: In person