Female Support worker, 30 hours

Best Lives; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Lives is seeking compassionate Support Workers to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and other needs live with dignity and independence in Stockport. You will assist with personal care, daily living skills, and community activities, following individual support plans and safeguarding guidelines.

Join a friendly team, with training provided; evening, weekend and sleep-in shifts may be required; driving is preferred to access community activities and services.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in line with individual support plans, promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting, according to individual needs.
• Provide personal care and moving-and-handling support using agreed plans, equipment and training.
• Follow each person’s safe-swallowing plan and relevant training when supporting eating and drinking.
• Drive as required and support meals out, music groups, concerts and individual activities.
• Maintain accurate daily records and communicate effectively with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

Job description

Location: On site / Stockport, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are looking for caring, passionate Support Workers who want a rewarding career in social care and share our values of respect, dignity and inclusion.

About the Role

Our Support Workers play a vital role in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and other additional needs to live life as they choose. This may include supporting individuals with a range of independence levels, including personal care, moving and handling, and safe-swallowing support in line with individual plans. People enjoy going out for meals, music groups, concerts and one-to-one time. Your friendly, attentive approach will help people enjoy these experiences while maintaining dignity, choice and independence.

You will work as part of a supportive team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in line with individual support plans, promoting independence, dignity and respect.
• Support daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting, according to individual needs.
• Provide personal care and moving-and-handling support using agreed plans, equipment and training.
• Follow each person’s safe-swallowing plan and relevant training when supporting eating and drinking.
• Drive as required and support meals out, music groups, concerts and individual activities.
• Maintain accurate daily records and communicate effectively with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

What We’re Looking For

You will be outgoing, friendly and reliable, willing to provide personal care and moving-and-handling support after training. You must follow individual safe-swallowing plans carefully and support people at their own pace. You must be flexible to work the shifts required for the vacancy, which may include evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins where required. Driving is essential for this role due to our service users having their own vehicles to access the community. Previous experience is desirable but not essential; full training and ongoing support will be provided.