Compassionate Support Worker - 12 Month Contract

Langley Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Health plan

GP service

Pension 8%

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

DBS paid

Holiday home access

Wellbeing support

Chaplaincy

Maternity pay

Blue Light Card

Long service awards

Job summary

Langley is seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Taunton team. This 12-month fixed-term, full-time role offers 37.5 hours weekly across 3 x 12.5 hour shifts, with some weekend work. You will support clients and contribute to our mission of empowering people and changing lives.

The salary package includes £25,590 per annum plus a 10% market premium (£2,559), recognizing the value of your work, with benefits and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centred approach to supporting clients.
• Strong communication skills to build professional relationships.
• Calm and resilient under pressure with risk awareness.
• Professional, non-judgemental attitude and respect for boundaries and confidentiality.
• Willingness to work weekends as part of a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide keywork support and maintain client records.
• Follow medication procedures and support meetings and complaints processes.
• Provide personal care and maintain health-related records and care plans.
• Assess and manage risk and challenging behaviour, ensure safety and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Professional attitude

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Langley is seeking a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our Taunton team. This 12-month fixed-term, full-time role offers 37.5 hours weekly across 3 x 12.5 hour shifts, with some weekend work. You will support clients and contribute to our mission of empowering people and changing lives.

The salary package includes £25,590 per annum plus a 10% market premium (£2,559), recognizing the value of your work, with benefits and a supportive environment.