Care Support Worker
- Salary range:£32,061
- Possalaryto£35,412
- Contract Type:Fixed Term
- Directorate:Adults Services
- Closing Date:2 March 2026
- Pay Grade:8
- Weekly Hours:37
All about the Role
Peterborough City Council's Reablement Team are looking for an individual to join our new 1 year Learning Disability Project. The aim of this is to maximise individual's wellbing and independent living skills. As a care support worker in this project you will work closely with people to support them through their reablement time and work with colleagues to support individuals to achieve their goals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team, making a difference to people with a learning disability and those living with a neurodivergence.
Working with us means you will benefit from:
- A supportive management team that will support your learning and development
- Ensure focus on our colleagues wellbeing, work life balance including flexible ways of working
- Working with people to deliver a holistic support assessment, giving great job satisfaction
We are looking for a dynamic, committed and passionate individual who is dedicated to improving people's lives, working alongside other professional colleagues to promote the principles of personalisation, encouraging independence, choice and opportunities.
To be successful in this role, you will need excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a problem solving and positive attitude alongside knowledge and/or experience of the needs of vulnerable adults living with a learning disability or neurodivergence. Working knowledge and experience of the Care Act & Eligibility Criteria and Mental Capacity Act.
We are a fun, friendly and supportive team who work together to improve the lives of the people we support. Apply today to join our team and really make a difference.
All about our Benefits
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…
- Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
- Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
- Access to car lease scheme
- Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
- Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
- Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
- Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
- Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
- Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards
All about our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.
We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.
Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.
Meet the recruiter
Becky Pates
Recruitment and Retention Officer
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Job benefits
Employee benefits platform
Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme
Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility
Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs
Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave
Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards
Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
Find out more about our benefits, ways of working and commitment to your wellbeing.
Why Join Us


