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Support Worker

Support Worker

Gloucester and surrounding areas, Gloucestershire · Full time, Part time · £12.77–£13.62 per hour (starting rate £12.77)

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Make a difference to someone’s everyday life.

A good Support Worker helps make everyday choices possible: getting out into the community, preparing a meal or building confidence with a daily routine. If you are dependable, patient and enjoy supporting people, this permanent opportunity in Gloucester could be your next step.

At a glance

  • Eight permanent Support Worker openings
  • Gloucester and surrounding areas, Gloucestershire
  • £12.77–£13.62 per hour. The starting rate is £12.77 per hour.
  • Previous care experience is desirable, not essential
  • Full UK driving licence with manual-vehicle entitlement required
  • You do not need to own a vehicle
  • Full-time hours are 37.5 per week. Applicants available for at least 12 hours per week may also be considered.
  • Waking nights available
  • Immediate start subject to interview and induction

Shifts and training

The rota can include day, afternoon and evening shifts, as well as sleep-ins. We’ll discuss the shifts available for your role before introducing you to the employer.

You’ll receive full training and support from senior support workers, managers and the on-call team. Refresher training is paid. There is also a training incentive for attending face-to-face training and any required training specific to the person you support.

You can work towards a Health and Social Care qualification up to Level 5.

The difference you will make

  • Support adults with daily routines and personal care where required
  • Encourage choice, dignity and independence
  • Support appointments and community activities
  • Help with meal preparation
  • Follow care plans, keep accurate records and share relevant changes with colleagues

What you will bring

  • Reliability, patience and respectful communication
  • A person-centred approach and willingness to follow agreed procedures
  • A valid full UK driving licence with manual-vehicle entitlement and reliable travel within Gloucester
  • Current UK right to work; time-limited permission is reviewed individually
  • No requirement for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Before you decide

We’ll discuss your rota, work location and any part-time hours with you.

Employment is subject to the required pre-employment checks, including right to work and an Enhanced DBS check.

Ready to take the next step?

Complete the screening questions and tell us your availability and earliest realistic start date. A CV is optional — add one if you have it ready.

OptiMatch will review your application against the role requirements and contact you if there is a suitable next step.

You can ask questions about the role on 0203 488 0432 or info@optimatchsolutions.co.uk.

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OptiMatch Solutions Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.