Social & Therapeutic Support Worker
Salary £ £27,014.00 - £27,262.00 per year
Market Overton, Rutland
Vacancy listed 28/04/2026
Application deadline 28/05/2026
Details
Job Description
 
**Please Note: This Role Does Not Offer Sponsorship**

About Us
The Lodge Trust CIO is a Christian charity based in Market Overton, Rutland, providing supported living, residential care, day opportunities, and work-based activities for adults with learning disabilities. Our mission is to create a community where people are valued, encouraged, and empowered to live life to the full.

Our 20-acre rural site includes homes, workshops, a café, gardens, woodland, and a camping and caravan site. Rooted in Christian values of compassion, respect, and kindness, we seek to create a welcoming community where dignity, independence, and personal growth are encouraged.


Role Purpose
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 and Duties
1. 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
  • Support with administering medication 

2. Teamwork
  • To liaise with the team leaders to ensure mutual support is provided and combined skills are used for the benefit of the service user 
  • To work as a member of the Social & Therapeutic team in support of the service users and delivery of an overall service
  • To be flexible and respond to different situations with sensitivity and understanding as the support needs change 

3. 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

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

Work Schedule
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4pm.
The postholder may also support organisational events on two Saturdays per year.
 
Person Specification
 Essential
  • Care Certificate (or willing to complete within 12 weeks) 
  •  Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care (or willing to work towards it) 
Experience
  •  Experience working effectively as part of a team 
Skills / Abilities
  •  Basic IT skills 
  •  Ability to support service users in different team settings 
  •  Ability to provide person-centred support 
  •  Ability to advocate for people with learning disabilities 
  •  Ability to support, manage, and motivate individuals with learning disabilities 
  •  Understanding of health and safety responsibilities 
  •  Ability to work under pressure 
  •  Ability to use initiative, make decisions, and respond in emergencies 
  •  Ability to work as part of a Social & Therapeutic Activities team

Desirable
  •  First Aid qualification 
  •  Food hygiene qualification 
  •  Full UK driving licence (clean, held for 2+ years) 
  • Experience working with people with learning disabilities 
  •  Experience leading a team 
  • Planning and organisational skills 
  •  Ability to carry out risk assessments

Personal Qualities
  •  Willingness to follow the organisation’s ethos and work ethic 
  •  Ability to maintain confidentiality 
  •  Willingness to learn 
  •  Flexible and adaptable to change 
  •  Able to cover for team members when needed 
  •  Physically and mentally fit for the role 
  •  Reliable and punctual 
  •  Team player 
  •  Patient and kind approach to service users 
  •  Good sense of humour

Safer Recruitment
The Lodge Trust CIO is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Adults’ Barred List where the post involves regulated activity.

Applicants already registered with the DBS Update Service will be asked to provide their certificate number and consent for an online status check. Employment will also be subject to verification of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references confirming conduct in previous roles (particularly in care or support settings), and confirmation of qualifications or professional registration where required.

The Lodge Trust CIO follows CQC Regulation 19 (Fit and Proper Persons Employed), Schedule 3 evidence requirements, and Skills for Care safer recruitment guidance to ensure all staff are suitable and safe to work in social care.


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

apply