Employer: The Orchard Trust
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £12.21 – £12.46 per hour
Job Type: Part-time & Full-time
About the Role
The Orchard Trust is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Support Workers to join the residential home in Lydbrook, Forest of Dean. The role involves supporting clients with disabilities, helping them live fulfilling, independent lives in a caring and compassionate environment.
Experience in the care sector is desirable but not required — full training is provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Expected Hours: 15 – 37.5 per week
Pay and Benefits
£12.21 – £12.46 per hour
Under 18s: £9.75 per hour
£29 per night – waking night enhancement
£15.00 for a 7.5-hour bank holiday shift
Equivalent of the minimum wage per hour for sleep-in duties
Additional Benefits:
Cashback Healthcare Scheme (money back for dental care, opticians, etc.)
Long Service Awards (extra holiday for length of service)
DBS reimbursed
Pension scheme
Group Life Assurance
Free high-quality training, including the Care Certificate
28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
Early shifts (7:00 am – 2:00 pm) and late shifts (2:00 pm – 9:30 pm), including weekends
Responsibilities
Provide personal, physical, and emotional care to clients
Support individuals in daily living and personal development
Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure high-quality care delivery
About The Orchard Trust
The Orchard Trust has been caring for people with disabilities since 1989, with a focus on kindness, individuality, respect, and teamwork. The organisation believes clients are at the heart of everything it does, and aims to help each person live the life they choose to the fullest.
The Trust is committed to supporting disabled and neurodivergent applicants, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and interview process. Candidates are encouraged to discuss any specific needs or adjustments required.
Requirements
Enhanced DBS check and references are required
No previous care experience necessary — full training provided
Employee Perks
Additional leave
Casual dress
Free parking and on-site parking
Work Location: In person
How to Apply:
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