Support Worker – Residential Care Home

We’re Supportability

At Supportability, the work we do is rooted in relationships. Supporting children, young people and adults to live fulfilling lives brings real moments of connection, pride and joy, the kind that remind you why you chose this work in the first place.

We know those moments matter.

That’s why we’re building a workplace where benefits genuinely help with everyday life, and colleagues feel supported by the people around them. A place where doing your best for others means feeling proud of the work you do, supported to keep going, and able to enjoy it.

How do we help?

Put simply – we ‘Support’. We’re passionate about providing quality support services that enable those with complex learning and physical disabilities to access and use their inherent capabilities. Supportability enables those with a learning and physical disability to enjoy and take part in everyday life experiences.

Our Mission

To stand alongside the people we support, providing them with the skills, opportunities and confidence to participate as they would choose in the life of their communities

We’re looking for Support Worker’s to join our team at Cheddle Lodge.. We have the following roles available:

– x1 Part time (21 hours)

– x1 Bank

– x1 Nights (30 hours)

Cheddle Lodge is a warm, friendly and settled 13 bed home that provides person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities and autism and complex physical disabilities. It’s a calm and welcoming environment, where the home thrives on the strong, supportive relationships built between residents, staff, families and carers, creating a sense of stability, trust and genuine connection in daily life.

What we value;

Opportunity – where people thrive through choice.

Inclusive – Respecting and championing our differences.

Caring – Caring for each other in a way that we would wish to be cared for.

Wellbeing – Create meaningful relationships and have good support networks.

What we are looking for;

• Understand and work to provide an excellent standard of person-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Can support daily routines to provide structure and stability for our residents and build meaningful relationships.
• Promote independence and are committed to supporting our residents to receive an excellent standard of care and giving them the opportunity to live a full and active life.
• Understand the needs of and a positive attitude towards people with disabilities.
• Align to our values and share our passion for what we do and why we do it.
• Are willing to work flexibly to cover shifts that will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written (including basic IT skills)
• Previous demonstratable experience in care.

Time to rest and reset

• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro‑rata for part‑time staff), increasing with service. Taking time off is encouraged because rest matters.

Feeling recognised

• Our staff rewards and recognition programme celebrates everyday effort, not just big moments. Colleagues can be recognised for living our values through rewards such as extra annual leave, gift vouchers, and Care Friends points, as well as other prizes shared throughout the year.

Support when life gets tough

• Enhanced occupational sick pay, linked to length of service. We recognise and value long‑serving staff, with entitlement increasing over time; up to 12 weeks full pay and a further 12 weeks half pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme, with confidential 24/7 support for mental health, relationships, finances, and more
• GP Anytime, giving access to GP appointments when it’s hard to fit them around work or home life.
• Health Cash Plan, supporting costs like:
• dental and emergency treatment
• optical care
• physiotherapy
• chiropody and podiatry.

Family‑friendly and fair

• Enhanced maternity support (12 weeks at 50% pay, inclusive of SMP).
• Paid paternity leave.
• Up to 4 days paid Carers Leave (in a rolling twelve-month period).
• Pension scheme with automatic enrolment (subject to eligibility).

Flexibility and fairness at work

• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Employer‑paid DBS.
• A commitment to fair employment practices as a supporter of the Good Employment Charter.

Development

• Structured induction and training, giving you the foundations to support people safely and confidently.
• Support to gain relevant qualifications, where required or appropriate for your role.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills linked to learning disability support, communication, and promoting independence.

Head over to our website for the full job spec, or apply by submitting your CV to  HR@supportability.org.uk

Our Commitment to you

We’re committed to creating a genuinely inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. Our recruitment process is designed to remove barriers and give every candidate a fair and positive experience. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we actively encourage candidates to let us know if they need any adjustments at any stage.

Commitment to Safeguarding

Supportability are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and we expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. Where required, roles are recruited in line with safer recruitment principles to ensure we appoint people who are suitable, safe and aligned with our values.

We will also carry out the appropriate level of DBS check (including barred list checks where applicable) in line with statutory guidance, and we will take a proactive stance in identifying and addressing any concerns at every stage.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Please note that successful appointments are also subject to references that cover the past 5 years (further if previous job roles have involved working with vulnerable children and young people, and must also include your last employer), full career history, valid right to work in the UK and occupational health clearance.