Nottingham Community Housing Association
Support Worker Linby

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Salary: £24,871 - £25,371 per annum
Location: Linby
Hours: 37
Closing Date: 21/08/2026 23:59
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in a month at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
Do you have experience in hospitality or customer service? Would you like to make a real difference in the community away from the noises of the city, surrounded by a bed of greenery?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Sherwood House team as a Support Worker, and we'd like to show you in this video why this is a great place to work.
Did you know that NCHA is officially a Great Place To Work? In fact, we’re included in the top 50 super-large workplaces by Great Place To Work UK. Take a look at our working life, benefits, and values, to see why 77% of our colleagues say we’re a great place to work.
Please note that we are not currently offering visa sponsorships.
The Service
Sherwood House is a registered care home which runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide person-centred care and support to 19 elderly residents who have chosen this home as their place to retire and live happily ever after. Like them, you will also feel a change of pace thanks to the home’s scenery, as it is situated in the small village of Linby who won Nottinghamshire's "best kept village" award in 2013. A local tale recounts that the humble pancake was invented by the women of Linby to celebrate the defeat of Danish invaders.
Working Hours
All successful candidates will be required to work on a rota basis over a 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays; a bonus is paid for waking nights. Shift Patterns include: 07:00-15:00, 08:00-13:00, 08:30-12:30, 13:30-21:30, 07:00-14:30, 14:00-21:15, and 21:15- 07:15 waking nights.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Role
As a Support Worker at Sherwood House, you will play a vital role in providing practical and emotional support to our residents. Your main responsibility is to help residents live as independently as possible, while respecting their choices and preferences.
Sherwood House has a dedicated Chef and Activity Coordinator, so your focus will be on:
- Supporting residents with personal hygiene and personal care
- Encouraging community engagement and social activities
- Offering companionship and emotional support
This role may involve moving and handling tasks and risk management, so you must be comfortable and willing to undertake these duties. For full details, check out the Role Profile at the bottom of the page.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a friendly, calm, and resilient individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality care.
Essential Skills And Experience
- Previous experience in hospitality or strong customer service skills
- Experience in a care role is highly desirable
- Understanding of age-related health needs
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail value
- Sharing our NCHA’s CLEAR values.
If you are enthusiastic about protecting human rights, promoting choice and independence, and helping people live meaningful lives, we would love to hear from you!
Travelling to Sherwood House
Due to its location, candidates who can drive are highly desirable, as the home is a 7-minute drive from the High Street in Hucknall. Candidates travelling from Mansfield can use the 141 bus service to Nottingham to arrive to project, but this service is not available for colleagues finishing at 9.30pm.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Application Tips
- You will need to attach a CV in order to apply for this role.
- All correspondence will be via your registered email address.
- For more information about NCHA, please refer to the attached ‘Helping Our Customers’– get a better idea of what we do across the organisation!
We look forward to receiving your application!
Interviews will be done on 3rd, 4th, 5th, 7th, 10th, 12th and 13th August; we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if enough interest is received.
As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, NCHA welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and disabled candidates. As part of our LGBT Allies Programme, we also welcome applications from members of the LGBT community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.
The Company
We’re Nottingham Community Housing Association, known to many as NCHA. We’ve been around since 1973, and we're really proud of that. We're more than just a housing association: we deliver care and support to people all over the East Midlands. Read our story to find out more about us.
Some Benefits
- Wellbeing plan
- NCHA pension
- Free DBS checks
- £250 referral bonus
- Generous annual leave
- Free healthcare cash plan
- Company social events
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
- Free training and development
- Access to cycle to work and discounted bus pass schemes
Documents
- Helping Our Customers - Download
- Equality Diversity and Inclusion Strategy - Download
- Support Worker for Older Persons - Role Profile - April 2025.docx - Download
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills