Caritas Care Jobs

Support Worker Jobs in Preston

Make a real difference in Preston.

Looking for rewarding support worker jobs in Preston. At Caritas Care, we support young people and adults with learning disabilities across Preston to feel safe, valued and give them the tools to reach their full potential.

Our support workers play a vital role in transforming lives every day and we’re always looking for compassionate, committed and caring people to join our team.

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Why work as a Support Worker in Preston with Caritas Care?

Choosing a support worker role with Caritas Care means more than just a job. It is a chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career with a well-established and values-led charity that has been supporting communities for over 90 years.

What you can expect:

Generous annual leave (up to 37 days, including Bank Holidays)
Charity sick pay scheme
Flexible working (service area dependant)
Learning and Development Opportunities
Staff Health and Wellbeing Scheme
DBS fee covered
Option to buy additional leave
Pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Regular supervision
Refer a friend scheme

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About our Support Worker roles

Our learning disability support worker jobs in Preston involve working directly with and supporting people with learning disabilities to live the best lives they can. You’ll help them to develop skills, build confidence and enjoy a meaningful, supported daily routine.

Depending on the role, responsibilities may include:

Providing person-centred emotional and practical support
Supporting individuals with daily routines and independent living skills
Encouragement to participate in hobbies, education and social activities
Working closely with families, health and social care professionals and other agencies
Promoting dignity, chances, choices and opportunities

Every day is different, but every day is rewarding!

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Who we’re looking for

You don’t need previous care experience to become a support worker with Caritas Care. We’re interested in hearing from people who are:

Compassionate, caring and patient
Reliable and committed
Good communicators
Resilient and emotionally aware
Willing to learn and develop
Share our values

If you do have experience in care, education, health or community support type roles, that’s great. If not, we will provide and ongoing training and support programme.

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What our staff have to say about working at Caritas Care

Caritas Care is a friendly and supportive place to work. Where the needs of those that we support are the charities top priority.

Lucy

Fostering Service Manager

I love coming into work every day and making a difference. Seeing the faces of the people we support when they achieve their goals is the most rewarding part of my job.

Laura

Disability Services Manager (Supported Living)

Having worked for other employers, I can truly say that Caritas Care feels most like a family. I feel valued and appreciated.

The wellbeing of employees is a priority here.

Lindsay C – Business Support Team Leader

I love working for the charity because I’m passionate about the care that we provide, especially within Disability Services.

Mel P – Finance Manager

I’m so proud to work for an amazing charity that makes such a positive impact on people’s lives.

Becky P – Compliance Officer

As a newer member of staff, I have been amazed at how quickly I have felt part of the team – everyone has been so friendly and welcoming.

I have loved learning about the different services that Caritas provides and seeing first hand the positive work that the Charity does in the community.

Nichola L – Credit Controller

I like working for Caritas Care because it’s like being part of one big family.

Vicky S – Senior Administrator Learning Disability Services

Why choose Caritas Care?

Caritas Care is a not for profit charity committed to dignity, compassion and making a positive difference in people’s lives so they can live the best lives they can. Any surplus we make is reinvested into our services, meaning your work directly affects and benefits the people we support.

Our staff often tell us they stay because of the supporting environment, shared values and the impact they can see every day from their work.

Apply for Support Worker Jobs in Preston

If you are ready to start a rewarding career as a support worker in Preston, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Caritas Care’s Learning Disabilities team and help make lives better in Preston.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Support Worker Jobs Preston FAQs

Do I need experience to apply?

No – full training and induction programme is provided.

Are roles flexible?
Yes, we offer a range of shift patterns and part-time roles

Is this a DBS checked role?
Yes, all roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Learning Disability Posts

If you’re passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities, we’d love to hear from you! Even if we don’t have a specific role advertised, we always welcome applications for sessional, part-time, and full-time positions.

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