Job reference:006212
Salary:£12.95 per hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:40
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Shrewsbury we are recruiting for Complex Enabling Support Workers.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
York House, Shrewsbury, is one of 35 registered care homes run by Shaftesbury, the disability charity that connects people with their communities.
Shaftesbury’s homes in England deliver residential support and nursing care for physically or intellectually disabled people. We are committed to creating caring communities that promote inclusion and wellbeing for the people we support. We combine enabling support with a vibrant home life, and maximise opportunities for residents to enjoy a full and independent life.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
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Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)
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Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
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Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
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We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
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Excellent training package provided for all staff.
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Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
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Pension Scheme.
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Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
Job reference:006213
Salary:19,815.67 pa
Department:Not specified
Hours Per Week:35
Closing date:10/01/2026
Job Description
Exceptional People Deserve Exceptional Staff
About Shaftesbury Statement
Shaftesbury is a disability charity offering care, education, vocational and rehab services. The charity also provides residential care, nursing and supported living.
Within the education sector, Shaftesbury has one school, Shaftesbury Victoria School, and 2 further education colleges, Shaftesbury Millie College and Shaftesbury Nash College. The school is for students aged 3-19, and the colleges are for students aged 16-25. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and some have profound and complex learning needs.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to provide a high standard of health, therapy and social care to enable students to access learning and achieve their maximum potential. This role will be working 1:1 or 2:1 with a student as well as working in a group over communal activities, supporting educational and therapeutic programs as needed. You will cooperate closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies.
You will be responsible for maintaining exceptional standards of care, administering medication, and fostering a culture of safety, compliance and excellence to support meaningful learning experiences for students with additional needs. Training will be given, but some experience of working with complex health needs would be advantageous. Please note, competencies expected of the post holder may change where specific skills or knowledge are required to deliver care.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated multi-disciplinary team to ensure students’ care needs and therapy programs are met during the college day. It will involve participating in class-based activities across our enterprise sessions to promote students’ independence.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of providing high quality care and promoting independence. You will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to act calmly and respond in a professional manner in occasionally challenging situations. Able to work under your own initiative, you will use supervision and support systems for effective service delivery. An awareness of safeguarding and relevant policies, procedures and legislation is required.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Care Lead and wider college team in meeting the complex health, wellbeing and educational needs of student. This may include sharing knowledge and training. Moving and handling forms a large part of this role.
Act independently, following care plans and appropriate medical protocols if required.
Assist with daily personal care routines, administering medication, health monitoring, maintaining hygiene standards, and support with eating and drinking.
Maintain accurate records and confidentiality at all times ensuring compliance.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Knowledge of the care requirements of children and young people.
To have, or be working towards, an NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Health Care, or a willingness to undertake.
Practical experience working within a medical/care environment, or lived experience of providing care is desirable.
Experience of building positive relationships with children and young people.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of students, and their ability to access education and the wider community.
Work alongside a dedicated, passionate team in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Term time working, providing a work-home balance.
One-of-a-kind work environment, set on a 350-acre countryside site near Poole.
Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Shaftesbury Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff. It is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and will follow our rigorous safer recruitment processes.
Equality and Diversity
Shaftesbury is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Shaftesbury aims to create and sustain an inclusive work environment which provides equality of opportunity for everyone and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The post holder will be required to uphold the Equality and Diversity Policy and comply with the code of conduct which sets out our standards of behaviour towards those who use our services or work within them.
Application Process
Job description and application form available on request – please contact Cenan Chappell, cchappell@victoria.poole.sch.uk
Please provide a covering letter with the application form.
Closing date: 10/1/25
Interview Dates: To be confirmed
Early applications are strongly encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate before the above dates.
Visits to the setting are welcomed, and encouraged, by arrangement.
save_altHCA JD (PDF, 127KB)Job reference:006214
Salary:£12.25 Per Hour
Department:Operations
Hours Per Week:23
Closing date:
Job Description
Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Netteswell we are recruiting for Enabling Support Workers.
Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.
We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce.
We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do.
Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well.
About the role
As an Enabling Support Worker it will be your role to provide support and encouragement, by taking direction from both the person supported and the person centred support plan.
You will be required to maintain accurate records while at work, in line with the service requirements. You may also be required to administer personal care and medication.
There will be a requirement to cover sleep in sessions. You will be paid an additional £60 per sleep in.
We are in a quiet location, yet town is only ten minutes away. People that live at Shaftesbury Netteswell enjoy wide individual choice, with active support from staff.
The service takes a person-centred, flexible approach. We know that everyone’s needs and aspirations are different and that all sorts of things add up to a flourishing life. With the people that use our services, we create bespoke care plans that support personal goals and needs. People are encouraged to participate in all decision-making relating to their own care and wellbeing. Active support is adopted to ensure consistent support, involvement and achievement.
Benefits of working at Shaftesbury
At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below:
-
Welcome to Shaftesbury bonus of £500 on completion of a successful probation (terms apply)
-
Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.
-
Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.
-
We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.
-
Excellent training package provided for all staff.
-
Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.
-
Pension Scheme.
-
Access to our employee assistance program.
Shaftesbury is the disability charity that’s committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them.
What makes life liveable is never down to just one thing - it’s the sum of many things. From friendship to fun; from companionship to community; from a great chat to a challenge overcome, it all adds up – to Shaftesbury.
Through a wide range of disability care, special education, and rehabilitation services we promote inclusion and wellbeing for all. Together, we work to see people take part, contribute and be valued. We put the elements in place that all add up to connected lives.
Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check.
Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities therefore we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.