Support Worker |Tewkesbury|Full time

\*\*\*Please note: La Vie en Rose Ltd is NOT offering sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.\*\*\*

Company description

*La vie en rose* *is a growing family run business situated in the Gloucestershire Tewkesbury. We are friendly and welcoming team where our employers become part of family.*

*The very best in quality care for the elderly, disabled and adults with learning difficulties or infirmity in their own homes. We provide excellent support to help people maintain and retain their independence and dignity.*

Job description

We are seeking a patient, supportive, and encouraging Support Worker to assist an adult male in his late 20s living with R20 Syndrome. He is quiet initially but becomes more open and engaging once he builds trust with someone familiar.

About him

He enjoys a variety of interests and benefits from shared activities and gentle encouragement:

• Watching Formula 1 and rugby


• Drumming (a strong skill and enjoyable activity for him)


• Listening to music and attending disco\-style events


• Playing table tennis


• Previously enjoyed kayaking, and it would be positive to encourage this again, as Croft Farm is nearby


• Looking forward to attending a music festival/camping event

He communicates better once comfortable but may initially struggle to start conversations or ask for help.

Support needs

• Needs time to build rapport and confidence in social interaction


• May require support initiating conversations and expressing needs


• Dyslexia support, especially when reading instructions or recipes


• Assistance with preparing meals following a structured ketogenic\-style diet (approximately 3 carbs per meal)


• Encouragement to maintain independence in meal planning and cooking with appropriate guidance


• Awareness of specialist nutritional supplements delivered via Nutricia and Vitaflo

Ideal support worker

• Calm, reliable, and patient approach


• Interest in sport, music, or outdoor activities is beneficial


• Able to encourage independence while providing clear, practical support


• Experience supporting individuals with communication difficulties or learning differences is an advantage

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting independence, confidence, and access to enjoyable community and leisure activities.

*Why work for us?*

• Work for a small not for profit organisation where the focus is the people we support


• Be listened to and have your direct experience and expertise valued


• Have support from an experienced management and clinical team


• Be celebrated for accomplishing goals with the individual you support


• Have training opportunities that enhance your career development

Benefits:

• competitive pay (salary from £14\.80 per hour up to £15\.80\) *–* depending of qualifications and experience)


• Enhanced rates of pay on bank holidays


• Full and part\-time contracted hours guaranteed


• Day and night shifts available


• Full training provider


• Paid Shadow shifts and induction trainings


• Opportunity for career progression *( NVQs, QCFs, care certificate available)*


• Monthly bonus up to £220p/m (*based on performance and other factors*)


• Holiday pay *(up to 28 days paid annual leave entitlement)*


• Free DBS\*


• Free PPE\*


• Casual dress


• Supervision \& Wellbeing sessions


• Paid mileage


• Use of Company Car (if your vehicle breaks down)


• Company Pension Scheme


• Refer a Friend Bonus


• Company mobile phone


• Blue Light Card – provides access to discounts at 1000’s of high street retailers


• work life balance – Flexible hours – fit around your lifestyle

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Must have full driving license and access to own vehicle


• Have the right to work in the UK


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Experience in support worker


• Good communication skills and a good sense of humour


• Have compassion, empathy and patience


• Are trustworthy, honest and respectful Demonstrate understanding of self\-centred care


• Treats others with dignity and respect


• Helps vulnerable people live as comfortably as possible


• Monitoring clients’ health and wellbeing


• Maintaining and updating reports


• Daily tasks that may be required – such as light housekeeping,


• Supporting with social interaction


• Support to other team members in emergency situations


• Working alternate weekends essential


• available to use Digital Social Care Record (DSCR)

If you are looking for a role as a Support Worker, are proactive, and enjoy spending time supporting individuals with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Successful candidates will be required to attend an interview followed by a meet\-and\-greet with the individual to ensure a positive match for everyone involved.

We provide full training, shadowing sessions, and ongoing support to help you feel confident in the role

*If you are a caring and warm person with an open heart to others and if you are interested in this role, please apply TODAY our recruitment team aim to get back to you the same day! \*\**

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £14\.80\-£15\.80 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work alterative weekends?


• Do you have experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities or complex needs?


• Have you ever supported someone with epilepsy? What would you do if someone had a seizure?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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