A career in supported living is an extremely rewarding area to work in. As a support worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting and encouraging our tenants and residents.

Supported living is a different form of care that gives the residents and tenants you support the freedom to make lots of their own decisions and lead more fulfilling and independent lives.

Interested in finding out more about supported living? We’ve answered some of the most-asked questions.

What is supported living?

Supported living services enable people with learning disabilities, autism and other needs to live happy and fulfilling lives, both independently and safely in their local communities.

When a person goes into supported living, they have their own home with a tenancy agreement and at the same time, receive the support and varied care they need, which can vary from a couple of hours a week to one-to-one support, 24 hours a day.

What are the main duties of someone who works in supported living?

No day is the same in a supported living role. It is incredibly varied, challenging and rewarding.

Our support workers are at the heart of everything we do. On a day-to-day basis, you will support those with autism or learning difficulties for different periods of time, and the level of care you provide may change depending on the resident or tenant.

It’s a telling sign of the enjoyment of the job when a team survey found 97% of our employees said they were happy to work for us.

Some days, you may be asked to help with their creative projects, go on trips to see attractions around Sutton and Birmingham, or take part in communal sports activities. On others, you may be responsible for booking health appointments or carrying out important personal care duties.

What qualifications do I need to work in supported living?

Our focus is on providing the best support and experience for our tenants and residents. As a result, we focus on personality and transferable skills when adding to the team in support positions.

We look for candidates who are kind, honest, reliable, organised, and good listeners – experience in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

What we do ask of people, however, is a willingness to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, to ensure that everyone upholds the highest of care standards. On top of this, you will also be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of the hiring process.

Why choose a career in supported living?

There are very few careers out there more rewarding than care, especially supported living. It’s undeniable that it can be hard work at times, but the reward of seeing the tenants and residents happy and thriving far outweighs everything else.

The work you do will directly better the lives of others. You can see first-hand the effects of your care, learn new skills, adapt to any situation, and enjoy developing new professional and personal relationships.

You can help our tenants and residents achieve their goals, dream bigger, and live life to the fullest. If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, what’s stopping you?

Get in touch

If you want to find out more about a career in supported living, you can learn more on our work for us page and find out if you could be the perfect fit.

Alternatively, you can speak to someone at our Head Office to talk through your options by emailing info@lisieuxtrust.org.uk or calling 0121 377 7071.