Day opportunities Support Workers

Key Care & Support; Sale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Care & Support in Sale, United Kingdom, is hiring a full-time Day Opportunities Support Worker to provide person-centred support during day services. You will help individuals engage in meaningful activities, follow care plans, and promote independence, choice, and community participation.

The role requires strong communication, safeguarding knowledge, and a flexible attitude; the successful candidate will work on-site, with a minimum of 30 hours per week and visa status confirming

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or similar care roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to build trust with diverse individuals.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and safe working practices.
• Respectful, inclusive approach respecting dignity, choice and confidentiality.
• Willingness to undertake training; NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care is an advantage.
• Flexibility to meet service needs, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals at day services.
• Assist with daily routines and meaningful activities.
• Follow care and support plans and monitor wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records and promote safe, respectful practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families and other professionals.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Provide person-centred support to individuals attending day services, helping them to engage in meaningful activities and develop life skills. This full-time, on-site role based in Sale involves assisting people with daily routines, social and recreational activities, and community participation, while promoting independence and choice. Responsibilities include monitoring wellbeing, following care and support plans, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring safe, respectful practice at all times. Day Opportunities Support Workers collaborate with colleagues, families, and other professionals to deliver consistent, high-quality support. The role also involves contributing to a positive, inclusive environment that encourages confidence, interaction, and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in support work or similar care roles, with a strong commitment to person-centred practice (Support Workers).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust and engage with people of diverse backgrounds (Communication, Interpersonal Skills).
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and safe working practices, with an ability to follow relevant policies and procedures (Safeguarding).
• Respectful, inclusive approach with an understanding of dignity, choice, and confidentiality in care settings.
• Willingness to undertake training and development; relevant care qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care) are an advantage.
• Flexibility to meet service needs, including occasional evening or weekend work if required.

Requirements:

A valid UK driving licence is desirable.

experience of supporting vulnerable people.

Able to commit to 30+ hours per week.

The role guarantees a minimum of 30 hours weekly, with opportunities for extended hours. Exceptional communication abilities and collaborative teamwork are fundamental.

You will uphold person-centred care standards and maintain rigorous safeguarding compliance. You must possess unrestricted right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.