Experience Days Support Worker

Belong; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Belong in Manchester invites caring individuals to join an active, community-focused role supporting older people through a varied activity programme. You’ll help run sessions, from exercise classes to games, creating positive experiences and social connection for residents and nearby community members.

Whether you’re new to care or seeking a career change, this role offers meaningful work, development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference every day in a welcoming village

Qualifications

• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable.
• Passionate about supporting older people and improving wellbeing.
• Creative in finding ways to engage customers and members of the local community.
• Always willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge.
• Committed to making a positive difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Provide opportunities for customers to take part in activities within the village and local community.
• Create positive experiences in group or one-to-one settings.
• Support activities such as exercise classes, quizzes, games and community engagement.
• Help customers stay active, connected and engaged.

Skills

Friendly

Enthusiastic

Approachable

Older people wellbeing

Engagement

Job description

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Belong is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that provides everyone who works with us, or uses our services, the opportunity to make a positive impact by promoting active lifestyles, independence and wellbeing for older people.

About the Role

We are looking for people who can show passion and commitment to supporting and promoting a varied, interesting and easily accessible activity programme. This could involve supporting an exercise class, hosting a quiz or darts session, or joining customers for a game of dominoes. One thing is for sure, no two days are ever the same.

You will be providing opportunities for customers, both within the village and those living in the local community, to take part in new activities and enjoy existing hobbies. Your role will be to create positive experiences that make a real difference to someone’s day, whether in a group setting or on a one-to-one basis. This is an essential part of the role and the Belong lifestyle within our villages.

Whether this is your first role in a care environment, you are looking to develop your career, or you are considering a change in career direction, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About You

You will be:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable
• Passionate about supporting older people and improving wellbeing
• Creative in finding ways to engage customers and members of the local community
• Always willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge
• Committed to making a positive difference every day

This is a highly rewarding role for the right person, offering the opportunity to help people stay active, connected and engaged.

Reasons to Join Us

With a range of attractive benefits and continuous learning and development opportunities, this is an exciting and unique opportunity for the right person.

As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor overseas applicants at this time.