Angela was working in the kitchen in one of our Supported Living services when the Service Manager spotted how much Angela enjoyed spending time with the people we support.

So when Angela felt it was time for a career change, the Service Manager jumped at the chance to offer her a job. It was a big decision, but Angela hasn’t looked back!

Angela’s also been studying towards her Care Certificates alongside her work and she’s got on so well that she was promoted to Lead Senior Support Worker. This means she has additional responsibility to coach other staff and manage the day-to-day-support we provide.

As Angela explains, there have been some stand-out moments in her time with us, including helping Mac overcome barriers to continue his martial arts career, or working with local GPs and hospitals to make sure Lucy’s eye operation went well.

But it seems to us that it’s Angela’s ability to bring a smile and a laugh to more everyday events that set her apart as a much-valued part of the local team.

What is support work?

Our 400 services across the country take many shapes and sizes. Some are residential buildings like Angela’s, but more commonly these look like individual houses with two or three people living there, community settings and colleges. We also have farms, cafes, shops and creative hubs where people can try new things, learn skills and have fun.

The role will vary based on where you are and who you’re supporting, but could include personal care, medication and manual handling. Some of our services need drivers, while others will make use of any creative, cooking or education skills you might have.

Like Angela, you could find being a support worker a rewarding, flexible career choice. We have vacancies in our services across the country.

Find the job role that’s right for you