Care & Support
Careers at Allerton

At Allerton, we're all about people. We are a diverse, ambitious team excited about our what we do, and every role here has the power to change a life. Our team members often find they get the most out of life and achieve things they never thought possible.

Current Opportunites

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Join Our Team

What we do goes beyond a job description; it's built on a foundation of connection. Every interaction is a meaningful step in someone's journey. This work demands courage, compassion, and commitment, but the satisfaction is unparalleled. The moment someone learns to navigate the world on their own, speaks up for themselves, or shares a simple, genuine smile... that's the feeling that makes it all worthwhile.

We empower people to realise their full potential.

"I came to Allerton with no prior care experience, but their comprehensive training and supportive team made the transition easy. I now love my Support Worker role!"

A Social Care Career That Changes Lives

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Supported Living is widely regarded as one of the most rewarding areas in social care, offering genuine reward and purpose. Our core mission is built entirely on empowerment—helping people live rich, independent lives within their own homes and communities, promoting choice, control, and a fulfilling life.

At Allerton, we focus on supporting adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs. You won't just be an employee; you will become part of a supportive family, acting as a vital partner in someone’s journey. Your work directly enables personal triumphs, whether that means supporting someone to secure employment, manage a tenancy, or simply pursue a favourite hobby. This is where you make independence happen.

Our Values
The Heart of What We Do

We are committed to providing outstanding, person-centred care. We're looking for individuals who embody these core values:

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Compassion

Showing genuine warmth, empathy, and kindness to the people we support.

Respect

Upholding the dignity, privacy, and independence of every individual.

Empowerment

Always focusing on what people can do, not what they can't, and supporting their choices.

Integrity

Being honest, reliable, and trustworthy in all your actions.

Teamwork

Collaborating effectively with colleagues, families, and external professionals.

If you Share Our Passion, we believe in hiring for attitude and training for skill.

Character Over Experience

Previous experience in care is welcome, but it’s not essential.

What matters most is your character, resilience, and genuine willingness to learn. If you have the right heart, we can teach you the skills needed for support worker roles and beyond.

To thrive in our team, you must possess the following core qualities:

A Caring Heart

Naturally patient, empathetic, and good-humoured.

Reliability & Commitment

Dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality support.

Strong Communication

An excellent listener who can express themselves clearly.

Composure & Adaptability

Able to respond effectively and calmly to challenging situations.

UK Work Permit

Must be legally entitled to work in the UK for social care jobs.

Social Care Career Progression and Roles

We have opportunities for people at all stages of their career, ensuring you can develop a long-term, rewarding career regardless of your current experience level.

Support Worker

As a Support Worker you will provide direct, practical, and emotional support to adults, enabling them to live as independently as possible according to their personal support plan. This essential position assists service users with daily tasks, personal care, and accessing the community, always promoting dignity, choice, and respect.

The role requires adherence to all safeguarding protocols and regulatory standards, working as part of a team under the guidance of the Service Manager. Crucially, our Support Workers build positive, trusting relationships and champion person-centred care to ensure excellent quality of life outcomes.

Senior Support Worker

Senior Support Workers provide frontline leadership and expertise to the support team while continuing to deliver hands-on, person-centred care. This position acts as a key link between the management and care team, assisting with shift coordination, mentoring new staff, and ensuring adherence to care plans. The role conducts administrative duties such as auditing records and contributing to risk assessments, stepping up to manage the service operationally in the absence of the Service Manager. It is critical in maintaining the quality of daily support and modelling best practice for the entire care team.

Service Manager

Our Service Managers hold ultimate accountability for the operational, clinical, and regulatory success of our care and support services.

This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that meets and exceeds all CQC standards and achieves excellent outcomes for our service users. Core responsibilities include managing the service budget, overseeing quality assurance, and providing strategic leadership to our care and support team. This role serves as the safeguarding lead and primary driver for continuous improvement and excellence across all our service functions.

Registered Manager

Registered Manager holds the legal and regulatory responsibility for the registered care service, directly accountable to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for compliance and quality standards.

This role ensures the service meets the CQC Fundamental Standards of Care, overseeing all aspects of operation, clinical governance, and safeguarding within the service. Key duties involve managing the regulatory relationship, developing and implementing quality improvement strategies, and ensuring robust recruitment and training processes.

Area Manager

The Area Manager holds regional accountability for the performance, quality, and financial sustainability of multiple registered care services across a defined geographical area. This strategic role manages and mentors a team of Service Managers, ensuring all services operate effectively, achieve high CQC ratings, and meet budgeted outcomes. The position involves driving business development, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and implementing company-wide policies and quality assurance frameworks. Ultimately, the Area Manager is responsible for maintaining consistency of outstanding care and growth across the operational region.

Central Services

This collective category encompasses the vital support functions that drive the operational backbone and strategic compliance of Allerton.

The Central Services team including, HR, Finance, IT, and Marketing, ensures all frontline Care and Support services are fully supported, regulated, and resourced.

Roles within this group manage critical business functions like employee lifecycle, financial governance, technology infrastructure, and brand visibility. Ultimately, Central Services professionals enable our care and support staff to focus entirely on delivering outstanding person-centred care through expert administrative and technical support.

"This isn't just a job; it’s a family. Seeing the people we support achieve their independence goals is the best reward. Allerton genuinely invests in my training and progression."

Supporting Our Supporters

Being a caregiver takes a lot, and we never forget that. You dedicate your heart and energy to supporting others, and we believe you deserve the same in return.

At Allerton, your well-being matters. Our commitment to you is just as strong as our commitment to those we support. We actively invest in the people who make the difference, ensuring your social care career is secure and rewarding.

When you join our team we support your well-being, your financial stability, and your future with a robust package, including:

Training & Development

Comprehensive paid induction, continuous professional development, and opportunities to gain nationally recognised qualifications (Care Certificate, NVQs/Diplomas in Health and Social Care).