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Here at NCHA we have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join our friendly and supportive Care & Support team as a Support Worker.

This is a Quick Apply Vacancy so the application form will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete

Is there anything more rewarding than seeing an individual thrive from the care and support you provide them? At NCHA, we value our colleagues’ time and commitment as it enables us to continually make our service users happy! Join our smiles by becoming a Support Worker at our Personalised Support Team (PST) in Loughborough.

Our mission is to deliver more homes, great services and better lives. We work hard to provide high quality, low cost housing and support those in need. PST does exactly what it says on the tin – provides bespoke, person-centred support to all of our service users, who have a range of different support needs. So if you enjoy a varied day at work and want to learn a wide range of transferable skills, this is your place!

Our team are seeking 1 enthusiastic support worker to join us at our City Heights supported living service in Loughborough town centre. We provide care and person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, Asperger’s Autism and/or mental health needs. Your role will predominantly involve providing the following personalised support: tenancy related support, budgeting, debt management, helping individuals to access the community, advocating a healthy lifestyle, improving confidence and independence but may include personal care. Therefore you will need to be willing to provide a wide range of support. Don’t worry if you haven’t got the experience, we provide amazing training sessions that will help you to develop the skills you need.

Check out the Role Profile document to find out more!

“Helping a person see their life change and playing a part in that progress is so rewarding” quote from a colleague

What we require

The ideal candidate is looking for shift work and not 9-5 hours. They will be open and supportive to the needs of others and resilient and creative with ways to encourage and promote positive change in individual’s daily lives. They will be aware of the needs of vulnerable adults and able to communicate effectively with other professionals and agencies in resolving and supporting issues

Working Hours

Our services currently operates 7 days a week between 7am – 10pm including bank holidays and weekends. You must be able and willing to work on a rota basis. You may be required to cover absences across PST South.

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Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorship.

All successful candidates will be required to take a work-related test prior to the interview.

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.