Support Worker – The Lily Housing Project
Location: Ferndown
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 16.5 hours per week (includes approx. 1 sleep-ins)
Salary: £12.40
Sleep-in rate: £55.00 per shift
Make a Real Difference
The Lily Housing Project provides safe, supportive homes for young people aged 16–21. We're looking for caring, reliable Support Workers to help young people grow in confidence, learn life skills, and move towards independence.
What You’ll Do
- Support young people with everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and attending appointments
- Help them access education, training, or work
- Support with practical needs like budgeting, benefits, and ID
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive choices
- Keep clear records and maintain property standards
- Build strong, supportive relationships
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in care is helpful but not essential – full training is provided
- A positive attitude, patience, and commitment to helping others
- Good communication and resilience
- A driver with a vehicle and business insurance
What We Offer
- Day off for your birthday (after probation)
- 28 days’ holiday (increases to 32 with service)
- Bonuses at 3, 5, 10, 15 & 20 years
- Enhanced parental leave and company sick pay (after probation)
- Paid Blue Light Card
- Funded qualifications (Levels 3, 4, or 5)
- Employee Assistance Programme & referral scheme
About Us
The Lily Housing Project is all about people. We’re proud to be Investors in People accredited and focus on development, wellbeing, and building strong teams that make a difference.
Important Info
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- A 5-year checkable employment history is required
- All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunities employer.
Apply now to start making a difference.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- support work: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- level 3 in Residential Childcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Ferndown LHP
