Community Support Worker Supported Living


Company:	Rutland County Council
Salary:	£25,614 to £26,016 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Supported Living Cottages, LE15 6PG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

Working Hours:37 per week (148 hours over 4 weeks)

Interview Date(s):Tuesday 10th November

We’re looking forcompassionatepeople who are truly motivated to make a positive difference.

Our Supported Living service provides a welcoming home for 12 adults with learning disabilities or complex needs, living across two comfortable bungalows.

Are youkind, patient, hardworking, and naturally great with people? Do you take pride in delivering high‑qualitysupportand empowering others to live moreindependently? Are you ready for a freshchallengewhere you can genuinely transform lives? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

About you…….

You have a naturally caring and compassionate approach

You build relationships easily and earn trust

You’re eager to learn and develop new skills

You’re dedicated to putting the people you support at the heart of what you do

About the Role

As part of our Community

Support

Services, you will work in our

SupportedLiving service and you’ll also have the chance to gain experience across Day Opportunities, and MiCare services.

The role includes some evening, weekend, and bank holiday work to ensure we meet the needs of those wesupport. However, we are flexible and willing to consider different working patterns to suit your lifestyle.

Because of the nature of the job, some physical tasks such as moving and handling and providing personal care are required.

Previous experience is helpful but not essential. We offer a thorough induction, personalised training, and full funding to complete the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council.

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Helen Wells, Senior Practitioner, CommunitySupportServices on 01572 758360 or at

hwells@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page:

Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate,Ambitious, WorkTogether, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

Skills:

Ability to liaise with other agencies, organisations, clients and

their carers

Motivated and committed

Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Tolerant and diplomatic

Adaptable and flexible

Positive attitude to disability and an understanding of the purpose

of advocacy

Appreciation of a multi-agency approach

Able to manage time effectively and prioritise action

Ability to demonstrate practical interpersonal skills

Ability to receive and communicate information verbally and in

writing

Able to work with confidentiality, sensitivity and diplomacy

Qualifications:

NVQ 2/QCF in social Care or willingness and ability to achieve

within agreed timescale

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