Female Support Worker, 37.5 hours

Best Lives; St Helens; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Lives is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and other needs in a social care setting. You will provide person-centred support, including daily living tasks, communication, and participation in activities to promote independence and dignity.

This on-site role involves varied shifts, including daytime, nights, and sleep-ins. Full training and ongoing support are provided to ensure compassionate, respectful care aligned with our values.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and calm demeanor when supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to communicate non-verbally and with respect.

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.
• Use each person’s preferred communication methods and agreed approaches to personal care and behaviours that challenge.
• Support community activities and day-centre attendance in line with individual choices.
• Maintain accurate daily records and communicate effectively with colleagues, families and professionals.
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Patience

Observant

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Location: On site / Campion Cl, St Helens, Saint Helens WA11 9LR, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:£ 13.45

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. You will support people

who communicate without speech, taking time to understand their individual ways of

expressing choices and needs. This role includes personal care, support with

behaviours that challenge, lone working or working alongside a colleague to provide

two-to-one support. Service users enjoy outings, activities, zoo visits, shopping and

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.


• Use each person’s preferred communication methods and agreed approaches to personal care and behaviours that challenge.


• Support community activities and day-centre attendance in line with individual choices.


• 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 patient, observant and calm, with the ability to recognise non-verbal

communication and work both independently and as part of a team. Shift patterns

include day shifts, waking nights, sleep-ins and weekend cover. Previous experience is desirable

but not essential; full training and ongoing support will be provided.