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Starting salary for this role is £30,518 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Learn more in our ‘More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site.

Role Purpose

Support Workers (Learning Disabilities)

Casual positions working as and when required

BCP Supported Living Service supports adults with learning disabilities to live in their own home to achieve their optimum level of independence.

The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission and operates 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. You will be required to work a variety of shift patterns, including weekends, evenings and Public Holidays.

The Ideal Candidate

We provide person centred care and support, enabling individuals to make choices and have control over their daily life.

Are you a caring person who can treat people with kindness, dignity, empathy and respect?

Are you able to adapt to the changing needs of people and the service daily?

Are you able to use your own initiative and work as part of a busy team?

Are you able to undertake duties such as recording, assessment, monitoring and reviewing in order to meet individual’s outcomes and contribute to the overall service delivery?

Can you bring your skills and knowledge to our team? Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills? If so we are looking for you.

For an informal discussion about these posts please contact the Supported Living Service office on 01202 128887.

Full training will be offered, and applicants will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council

At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people.

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at Employee benefits | Working for BCP

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