Female Support Worker Hull - Full-time Hours, UK Driving License Desirable

About the role

We are currently recruiting for Support Worker roles across two supported living services in Hull:

• Ambrose: A collection of six 2-bedroom supported living houses providing high-quality, structured support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and wider neurodiversity.
• Boulevard: A large supported living setting offering 24/7 support for individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, and/or substance and alcohol dependencies.

Pay

Starting salary £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.91 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £13.45 after a further 12 months in post.

Responsibilities

Ambrose

• Providing daily living support, personal care (where required), and meaningful activities
• Supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences
• Delivering consistent 1:1 support and promoting independence
• Supporting complex communication needs using person-centred and adaptive approaches
• Managing behaviours of concern using Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) principles
• Completing accurate care plans, risk assessments, and incident reports
• Working nights or sleep-ins as part of a 24/7 rota

Boulevard

• Supporting individuals with daily living skills, emotional regulation, and personal development
• Providing structured support to individuals with mental health diagnoses
• Supporting those affected by substance or alcohol dependencies in line with harm-reduction approaches
• Managing and responding effectively to challenging behaviours
• Supporting with medication administration and care planning
• Ensuring accurate recording, incident reporting, and safeguarding practices
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

Ambrose

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism
• Understanding of sensory needs, routines, and structured environments
• Patience, emotional resilience, and a calm communication style
• Ability to support individuals to develop skills, confidence, and independence
• Experience with PBS, autism approaches, or communication tools
• Strong safeguarding awareness and professional boundaries

Boulevard

• Experience in mental health, complex needs, or substance misuse support
• Strong de-escalation skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Confidence working within a fast-paced, high-need environment
• Resilience, compassion, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to build trusting, therapeutic relationships
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessments, and professional boundaries

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Experience in Social Care – Working with complex needs (2 years)
• Experience in support work

Desirable criteria

• Experience in providing 1:1 person-centred support

Benefits

• 20 to 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discounted income protection scheme
• Free car parking at most services
• Free life assurance cover