Male Support Worker - Leicester LE4

  • Lifeways
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • May 11, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

You're not just anyone.

From every day life, to changing someone's world.

Job Description

We are looking for compassionate, reliable full-time Support Workers to join a small team providing person-centred support to an adult with a Learning Disability and Autism. The individual is non-verbal and requires consistent, structured support to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety.

About the Role

  • Community support is provided on a 2:1 basis, typically 10am-7pm, though times may vary depending on planned activities. You must also be flexible to work from 7am-10pm for his core hours.
  • Overnight support is 1:1 sleeping nights, 10pm-7am.
  • The person you will be supporting is generally calm and currently very settled.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide personal care, including prompting with self-care routines and assisting with washing during bathing.
  • Prepare meals and drinks in line with preferences and dietary needs.
  • Offer reassurance and use proactive strategies to redirect behaviours if the individual becomes dysregulated.
  • Promote independence, dignity, and positive engagement in daily activities.

What We're Looking For

  • Someone patient, understanding, and confident in supporting individuals with complex needs.
  • Experience with Learning Disabilities, Autism, or non-verbal communication is beneficial but not essential if you have the right attitude and willingness to learn.
  • A commitment to providing safe, respectful, and consistent support.

Apply today and discover how changing someone's life can change yours too.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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