Support Worker


Company:	Look Ahead Care, Support and Housing Ltd
Salary:	£27,976 to £27,976 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Slough, SL1 1NB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Support Worker's to join our Mental Health service located in Slough.

£27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)

Free DBS

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions

Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available

About you:

Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement

Approachable and open behaviour

Prefers working as part of a group or team but is able to work independently

Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

What you'll bring:

Essential

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Practical understanding of mental health conditions and how they impact the life of those affected by them

Desirable

Experience working in mental health

Experience working in supported living schemes

Experience dealing with challenging behaviours English in both formal and informal contexts

About us:

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

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