Learning Disability Support Worker - Leigh

We Change Lives; Warrington; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Blue Light Card

Free meals on 12-hour shifts

Enhanced night and Christmas pay

24/7 GP and wellbeing support

Job summary

We Change Lives, based in the Leigh area, is hiring a Learning Disability Support Worker for on-site support at Twiss Green Lane, Culcheth, Warrington. The role offers a permanent 36‑hour contract with an hourly salary of £12.71.

You will provide person-centred support to people with learning and physical disabilities, helping them enjoy life, stay independent and participate in activities and the local community.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Reliable and committed to providing excellent support.
• Passionate about helping people achieve their goals.
• A good communicator and team player.
• A full UK driving licence holder.
• Committed to our values of choice, respect, inclusion and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to help people enjoy life, build confidence and achieve goals.
• Support with personal care and daily living.
• Promote independence and help individuals make their own choices.
• Support positive behaviours and help individuals build confidence.
• Help people attend appointments and take part in activities and social outings.
• Support people to enjoy hobbies and stay connected with their local community.
• Use adapted vehicles to support trips and activities.
• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Communication

Reliable

Team player

UK driving licence

Job description

Learning Disability Support Worker - Leigh

We Change Lives

Location: On site / Twiss Green Ln, Culcheth, Warrington WA3 4DQ, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
HourlyFixed salary:£ 12.71

Job Role:Learning Disability Support Worker

Service:Twiss Green Lane

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Location:Twiss Green Lane, Culcheth, Leigh ,Warrington

About Twiss Green Lane

53 Twiss Green Lane is small residential homes within an adapted bungalow in Culcheth.It provides a long term home to four people with learning and physical disabilities and may have been classified as having profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).When there are vacancies, it can also be used occasionally as a location for short breaks away from a permanent home elsewhere.

Learning Disability Support Worker

Make a real difference every day

Some people remember the care they received. Everyone remembers the person who gave it.

What will you be doing?

As a Learning Disability Support Worker, you’ll provide person-centred support that helps the people we support enjoy life, build confidence and achieve their goals.

Your role may include:

• Supporting with personal care and daily living.
• Promoting independence and encouraging people to make their own choices.
• Supporting positive behaviours and helping individuals build confidence.
• Helping people attend appointments and take part in activities and social outings.
• Supporting people to enjoy their hobbies and interests.
• Helping people stay connected with their local community.
• Using adapted vehicles to support trips and activities.
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

No two days are the same – but every day gives you the opportunity to make a difference.

What are we looking for?

You don’t need to have all the answers. What matters most is your attitude, compassion and willingness to learn.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and compassionate.
• Positive, friendly and approachable.
• Reliable and committed to providing excellent support.
• Passionate about helping people achieve their goals.
• A good communicator and team player.
• A full UK driving licence holder.
• Committed to our values of choice, respect, inclusion and making a difference.

This isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to help someone live their life to the fullest.

If you want a role where you can build meaningful relationships, support independence and see the difference you make every day, we’d love to hear from you.

• £12.71 per hour
• Permanent 36-hour contract
• Free Blue Light Card
• Free meals on 12-hour shifts
• Enhanced night and Christmas pay
• 24/7 GP and wellbeing support

More About We Change Lives

We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.

*Terms and conditions apply.