Maternity Cover - Support Worker

Brook Street; Mellor; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street Social Care recherche un Support Worker fiable et dynamique pour une couverture de maternité de 10 mois. Vous serez responsable de fournir un soutien personnel à un jeune adulte avec des besoins complexes, en facilitant des activités sociales et éducatives pour améliorer son indépendance et sa confiance.

Qualifications

• Capacité à effectuer des soins personnels et des manipulations manuelles.
• Permis de conduire UK complet et propre requis.
• Expérience en soins personnels ou dans le secteur social préférée.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les soins personnels et la manipulation manuelle.
• Conduire le véhicule adapté du client.
• Faciliter les travaux universitaires et les séances de thérapie.

Skills

Flexibilité

Ponctualité

Communication verbale et écrite

Construire un bon rapport

Education

Qualifications en santé et services sociaux

Job description

MATERNITY COVER - SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED - MELLOR, STOCKPORT

Join a team that makes a real difference - every single day.

Brook Street Social Care is seeking a reliable, dynamic, and caring Support Worker to cover maternity period of up to 10 months to provide one-to-one support to a vibrant and fun-loving young adult with complex needs, based in the Mellor area of Stockport.

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of a small, dedicated care team making a genuine impact in someone's life - both at home and out in the community.

ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL
You'll be supporting a young person who lives life to the fullest! Their hobbies include:

• Trips to the cinema & love for the Marvel Universe
• Video gaming sessions
• Skiing, football, and attending football matches

Each day is different, and your support will help them experience it all with confidence and independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting personal care and manual handling
• Driving the client's adapted vehicle (clean UK licence essential)
• Facilitating college work and therapy sessions
• Assisting with community activities and outings
• Following client-specific training and support plans

SHIFT DETAILS
You'll be required to work 3-4 shifts per week, on a rotating basis.
Current shift pattern:

• Mon - Wed: 7am - 5pm

PAY & CONTRACT

• Minimum 30 hours/week (with extra hours available)
• Annual Salary: £22,916.40+ (based on minimum contracted hours)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility and availability across shift patterns
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Full clean UK driving licence and confidence driving along rural roads
• Physically able to deliver personal care and manual handling
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive rapport and support therapeutic engagement

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in personal care and social care
• Health & Social Care qualifications (or working towards them)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A MATERNITY COVER POST FOR UP TO 10 MONTHS

If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy building genuine connections, and have the drive to support someone in living a full and independent life - we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Brook Street Social Care - where your work matters.

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