Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to work flexibly with regard to working hours/arrangements, which may include early morning working
- Other
Ability to safely use a range of moving and handling equipment i.e. moving and handling, push/pulling wheelchairs/using hoist equipment
- Other
Ability to work in a variety of settings
- Other
Ability to demonstrate commitment to CPG core values
- Experience
Previous experience of supporting or caring for people in either an employment, voluntary capacity or personal capacity for a minimum of 1 year
- Experience
Experience working part of a team
- Experience
Experience of following support plans, care plans or risk assessments
- Qualifications
Literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 or equivalent level of competence
- Qualifications
Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, equivalent experience or willing to complete within 18 months of appointment
- Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of person-centred support and the needs of adults with learning disabilities
- Knowledge & Skills
Good verbal, written and adapted communication skills, including listening, empathy, compassion and patience
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share relevant information appropriately
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to support personal care, daily living skills, meaningful activity, group activities, community access and independence
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to maintain accurate, factual and timely written or electronic records
- Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of safeguarding and ability to recognise and report abuse, neglect, exploitation, avoidable harm, incidents or changes in need
- Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of health and safety, infection prevention and control, confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to follow support plans, care plans, risk assessments, healthcare plans and agreed service procedures
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to deal appropriately with service users who may demonstrate challenging behaviour
Desirable
14 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Understanding of how to promote service-user choice, participation and outcomes within a day-service environment
- Experience
Previous learning disability day service or social care experience
- Experience
Experience of supporting people with complex health needs, epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes or positive behaviour support needs
- Experience
Experience of joint working with families, carers, advocates or other professionals
- Qualifications
Care Certificate
- Qualifications
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Qualifications
Relevant Learning Disability or Autism Awareness Training
- Qualifications
Epilepsy Awareness
- Qualifications
Moving and Handling Training
- Knowledge & Skills
Signalong or Makaton experience.
- Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of positive behaviour support and proactive approaches to distress.
- Knowledge & Skills
Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act, consent and the Care Act 2014.
- Knowledge & Skills
Knowledge of risk assessments, person-centred planning and health promotion
- Knowledge & Skills
Experience of supporting people who use communication passports or other alternative communication approaches
Job summary
Cromwell Road Resource Centre promotes, supports and improves the mental, physical and emotional well-being of individuals with Learning Disabilities, in order that they can participate in their communities and with their families, and enjoy the best life possible.
The aim of the service is to support individuals to remain living in their own homes. An effective Service should aim to ensure that this group can participate in and help steer the services required, taking into account their specific needs. The service should also enable service users to make informed decisions and to facilitate access to services across the health, social and voluntary sectors.
Please note that Care Plus Group is not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Support Worker
Day Services Cromwell Road Resource Centre
Part time hours, permanent
Working hours 8-8:30am start with a 4-4:30 pm finish
Salary Range 2 £25,275 pro rata per annum fixed salary point
The postholder will:
- Promote independence, dignity, choice, inclusion and wellbeing while supporting meaningful activity, community participation and the development or maintenance of daily living skills.
- Provide safe, person-centred and outcome-focused support to adults with learning disabilities attending the day service.
- Support service users to participate in group activities that promote social interaction, skills development, inclusion and wellbeing.
- Work as part of the team, under appropriate direction, and follow individual support plans, care plans, risk assessments and agreed service procedures.
- Support service users to meet their physical, emotional, psychological and social needs in a respectful, dignified and person-centred manner, in accordance with individual support plans, care plans and risk assessments.
- Provide personal care and practical support where required, including hygiene, toileting, eating and drinking support, mobility and continence care, while maintaining dignity, privacy and choice.
- Support meaningful individual and group activities, vocational, educational, recreational and community opportunities that promote independence, inclusion, skills development and participation.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £25,275 a year pro rata, Range 2, Fixed point
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: B9814-26-199
- Job locations: Cromwell Road Resource Centre, 402 Cromwell Road, Grimsby, DN31 2BH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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