Central Bedfordshire Council
Support Worker
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Support Worker – Linsell House
Team: CAS - Linsell House - LD Job Family: Supporting – CBG6+2 Salary: £27,694 - £29,064 per annum (pro rata) Hours: 35 hours per week Location: Linsell House, Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QJ Contract Type: Permanent (Fixed Location) Closing Date: 11th July 2026 Interviews: W/C 20th July 2026
About the Role
Linsell House is a care home in Dunstable, delivering residential, respite care, and support for adults with Prolonged and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). Currently rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), our mission is to help residents reach their full potential by:
- Promoting independence
- Empowering personal choice
- Enabling them to live their best lives and discover their "greatness."
This inspiring role will allow you to grow too—finding your own greatness—while shaping lives positively through dedicated, caring support.
As a Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the physical, emotional, and psychological needs of residents are met through a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Assisting in personal care, including nourishing daily living skills and meaningful interactions.
- Collaborating to develop individualised support plans aligned with residents’ goals.
To accelerate your growth, you’ll receive structured training, including:
- Medication administration procedures
- Support to the management team in running essential service areas
- Possibility of key-working with Residential Workers
- Attendance at resident meetings or appointments
This is more than a job—it’s an excellent opportunity to make a tangible difference in someone else’s life while progressing your career within a supportive, training-focused organisation.
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Who We’re Looking For
We seek enthusiastic, reliable, and flexible individuals with:
- Exceptional communication skills
- A genuine passion for caring for people with disabilities
While NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care is advantageous, we welcome applicants without these qualifications who demonstrate:
- Strong commitment to the role
- Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications
Our team members receive ongoing training to ensure confidence and competence in working with adults who require tailored support.
Critical Requirements:
- Proven experience in working with people with disabilities in a relevant setting.
- Empathy, insight, and guidance when supporting disabilities while offering enrichment opportunities.
- Positivity, adaptability, and a people-centred mindset.
- Professional relationships built through integrity and consistency.
- Ability to write reports and think independently.
- Reliability, both in shift-based work and occasionally during holiday trips or outings.
Desirable (Not Essential)
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 (Health & Social Care – England)
- Communication and listening skills
- Empathetic and supportive approach to care
- Strong organisation skills
- Respect for cultural diversity
- Collaborative team player
- Demonstrates initiative and creativity
- Accountability in personal development
- Skilled in record-keeping
- ISO accredited knowledge of disability support
- Comfortable working in a 24/7 environment
- Basic computer proficiency
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The Offer
Join our team and benefit from:
- A robust employee benefits package (guided via our Rewards and Benefits page)
- Free training and mentorship to earn relevant qualifications
- A progression path to further career growth
Find your own greatness while helping others live theirs—a brighter future starts today.
Next Steps
For organisational benefits, visit our Rewards and Benefits page.
Please note: Central Bedfordshire Council does not offer sponsorship for these roles.
For the application process, you’ll need to evidence your match against the Recruitment Pack’s key competencies.
We also invite you to review:
For further questions, contact our Management Team:
- James McElhinney (Home Manager) – 0300 300 5684 | james.mcelhinney@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
- Charlotte Bond – charlotte.bond@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
- Kerry Harding – Kerry.harding@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council adheres to best practice in safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Criminal records checks are mandatory for this role.
For free support: The National Careers Service offers monthly workshops on:
- CV writing
- Completing application statements for Central Bedfordshire Council
Note: Online workshops are open to the public (UK) via MS Teams.
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