Social & Therapeutic Support Worker
Salary £ 25,975-£26,214 per annum
Market Overton, Rutland
Vacancy listed 13/11/2025
Application deadline 28/11/2025
Details
Job Title: Social & Therapeutic Support Worker
Full Time 40 hours per week 7:30am-4:00pm Mon-Fri
Location: Market Overton, Rutland
Responsible to: Social & Therapeutic Activities Coordinators

About the Role

The Lodge Trust provides Christian support for adults with learning disabilities, helping each individual grow in confidence, independence and personal fulfilment. We are looking for a dedicated Social & Therapeutic Support Worker to join our team and support service users across a wide range of meaningful activities, community outings and therapeutic programmes.

This role involves providing practical, emotional and personal care support while helping service users develop new skills, engage in community activities and participate in Creative Enterprises. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Work and Education Services team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting Service Users

  • Provide support and coaching to individuals or groups to develop specific work skills
  • Assist with assessing individual needs and capabilities, breaking down tasks to support learning
  • Support service users to access community-based activities, such as college courses, shopping, horse riding and medical appointments
  • Provide personal care where required, including hygiene and toileting
  • Support individuals in Creative Enterprises and Social & Therapeutic sessions
  • Respond sensitively and flexibly as support needs change

Teamwork

  • Liaise with team leaders to ensure consistent support and use of shared skills
  • Work collaboratively as part of the Work and Education Services team
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure high-quality overall service delivery

Social & Therapeutic Activities

  • Deliver high-quality support across all activity areas
  • Maintain clean and tidy working and storage areas
  • Support Lodge Trust events and organisational activities

Health & Safety and Administration

  • Follow all relevant Health & Safety policies
  • Maintain a safe working environment at all times
  • Complete required H&S checks and associated records
  • Maintain appropriate administrative records
  • Attend relevant meetings
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times

Essential Criteria

  • Care Certificate, or willingness to complete within 12 weeks
  • Prepared to work towards Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
  • Effective team working experience
  • Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
  • Ability to support service users in a person-centred way
  • Ability to use initiative and respond appropriately in emergencies
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Effective IT skills
  • Able to administer, plan and complete risk assessments
  • Understanding of Health & Safety responsibilities
  • Able to work as part of the Social & Therapeutic Activities Team
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Able to uphold the ethos and work ethic of The Lodge Trust
  • Physically and mentally able to meet the demands of the role
  • Reliable, punctual and willing to learn

Desirable Criteria

  • First Aid qualification
  • Food hygiene qualification
  • Experience in leading a team
  • Ability to advocate for adults with learning disabilities
  • Full UK driving licence held for at least two years

How to Apply
Please our click the green button below to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role, call 01572 767234 and ask to speak to Ewelina Sudol

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Lodge Trust CIO is committed to safeguarding adults at risk. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check (Adults’ Barred List where applicable), identity and right-to-work verification, and satisfactory references confirming conduct in previous roles. We follow CQC Regulation 19 and Skills for Care safer recruitment guidance.
Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme – through our partnership with Standard Life
• 28 Days Annual Leave – including bank holidays (or equivalent time off)
• Up to 3 Extra Annual Leave Days – for each completed year of service
• Benenden Health Scheme – affordable healthcare cover
• Care Sector Discount Scheme – through Blue Light Card
• Ongoing Training & Development – to support your career growth
• Career Progression Opportunities – we promote from within
• Free On-Site Parking – convenient and cost-effective
• Café Discount – savings on food and drinks
• Refer a Friend Bonus – earn £200 when you bring great talent to our team

This vacancy has now been closed