Support Worker

Imagine Independence; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Liverpool is seeking a Female Support Worker to provide emotional and practical assistance to individuals with mental health needs. This full-time role involves promoting health and wellbeing, supporting personal choices, and enabling community engagement. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and demonstrate empathy, communication skills, and a commitment to fostering independence. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for supported individuals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Employer’s contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a community care setting is desirable.
• Commitment to support people with rights and responsibilities.
• Ability to provide emotional and practical support.

Responsibilities

• Promote health and wellbeing of those supported.
• Assist with personal-centred planning and follow-up.
• Support individuals in achieving daily living tasks.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Domestic skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

26/01 - Female Support Worker - Merseyside

Employer:

Location:

Merseyside

Pay:

£23,870.55 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

05/02/2026

About this job

Job Reference: 26/01 Hours:
37.5 hours per week Salary: £23,870.55 plus payment for sleep-in shifts Based in: Merseyside Shift Pattern: Rolling rota including weekends with sleep-in shifts (6 days on rota 3 days off

• sleep in) Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits.

About us Imagine Independence is a leading third sector organisation, passionate about supporting people with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge to live as part of their community.

Imagine exists to challenge the stigma that having a mental illness or learning disability still brings.

Imagine supports people to live meaningfully by nurturing their individuality and recognising the power of small steps.

Do you want to become part of this amazing organisation?

If you have a passion for providing high-quality support and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you The role As a Support Worker, working within our Accommodation Services, you will help to promote the health and wellbeing of those you support.

This will include providing practical and emotional support; supporting people to connect with their communities, developing skills and confidence and promoting independence.

We are looking for individuals with values which align to ours, who are highly motivated and committed to enriching the lives of people we support.

Job Description: The main duties of the role are to: Under the guidance of the Service Manager

• Be allocated a rolling rota including sleep ins.

These hours will be provided at least 3 weeks in advance. (there may be times when Support Workers are required to work within alternative Accommodation services.)

Take part in helping people draw up their person-centred plan and follow the agreed action plan

Work in partnership with others to allow independence of choice

To act with integrity and to identify opportunities to celebrate achievements to allow a positive, respectful and trusting relationship to grow

Support people to improve their confidence and self esteem

Support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle including physical health and improving self-care

Support people to manage their own physical, mental health and wellbeing in a positive manner

Support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs

Support people to access the community and taking part in community activities

Support people to manage finances to meet domestic responsibilities and personal aspirations

Provide advice and support with domestic tasks and practical issues such as dealing with neighbours and keeping their house clean

Will be required to complete sleep over shifts as part of an agreed rota (sleep overs are allocated in advance) Person Specification:

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care/care certificate desirable or equivalent

Experience of working in a community care setting is desirable.

Commitment to supporting people consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities

Demonstrate a positive attitude to people with mental health problems

Ability to provide sympathetic, emotional and practical support to tenants

Ability to support tenants to make informed choices within their daily lives

An understanding of how to promote inclusion for people with mental health needs at all levels

Domestic skills relating to general household tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing money)

Knowledge of safety issues in a domestic setting

Creative problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paying attention to detail, whilst being able to deliver high quality, accurate work quickly. successful candidate will align with the following:

Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone.

Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.

Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop.

We never give up on people.

Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.

Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.

To download the full job description and person specification and application form, please visit our website: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/work-with-us/ Application forms are to be returned no later than the closing date/time either by email to recruitmentimagineindependence.org.uk or post to 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.

Closing date for applications: 23/01/2026 (Friday) at 5pm Interviews will take place: 09/02/2026 at 25 Hope St L1 9BQ Imagine reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1: general occupational requirements) we only require Female candidates at the present time.

These posts are open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under the Equality Act 2010.

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