Learning Disability Support Worker- Maternity Cover, Leigh

We Change Lives; Lowton Common; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Lowton Common is seeking compassionate individuals to provide high-quality support to those with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Successful applicants will promote a caring environment, ensuring the well-being and dignity of residents. The role includes participation in training and development, offering a welcome bonus and ongoing support. Ideal candidates will value diversity, have strong interpersonal skills, and be willing to learn and grow within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus: £500

Training and Development

Health and Wellbeing Support

Free Meals for 12-hour shifts

Christmas Enhancement (Double Time)

Referral Bonus of £200

Qualifications

• Evidence of wanting to professionally develop.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Understanding of fairness and valuing diversity.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality support to individuals with mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in line with support plans.
• Maintain positive relationships with families and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To work under the direction of the Service Manager to meet the needs of the people we support, promoting an environment that provides high‑quality, personalised care through individual consultation, continued development, and learning.

Colleagues mentor new colleagues during induction to support high‑quality care delivery. Participate in supervision, observation and appraisal processes. Provide effective communication including accurate written reports. Business follow‑through: follow WCL financial procedures and act in line with the organisation's environmental and sustainability principles. The people we support: help maintain a caring environment aligned with best practice, guidance and legislative requirements. Contribute to clear and effective communication with all stakeholders. Deliver high‑quality care in line with support plans and organisational policy (including personal care, physical and mental support, medication, activities and engagement). Seek and share the views and preferences of the people we support. Promote high levels of satisfaction among people we support, families, colleagues and commissioners. Support the Service Manager with complaints and concerns following WCL policy. Maintain positive relationships with families, the community and external partners. Understand and implement safeguarding procedures, complete safeguarding of vulnerable adults and mental capacity act training. Recognise and report safeguarding concerns appropriately. Health and safety: as an employee, you must take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety; cooperate with the employer to ensure compliance with legislation; avoid misuse of equipment or systems provided for safety; support the Service Manager in maintaining a safe environment. Data protection: respect confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and ISO27001.

Essential

• Evidence of wanting to professionally develop
• Willingness and ability to learn

Desirable

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, older people, dementia or mental health needs
• Experience working as part of a team

Technical Skills

• Essential: Ability to handle basic numerical data, including simple financial information
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
• Desirable: Ability to use WCL transport or own transport when required

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Understanding of fairness and valuing diversity
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable adults and the ability to recognise concerns
• Ability to work positively and flexibly as part of a team
• Positive values relating to disability, older people, dementia and mental health
• Understanding of WCL's key statements and how to demonstrate them
• Ability to provide high‑quality support to people with learning disabilities, dementia and mental health needs
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen sensitively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with others
• Desirable: Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks
• Understanding of positive, person‑centred support planning

Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!

At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You'll champion the rights, needs, choices and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague's unique contributions and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment are all key to who we are at WCL.

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 through compassionate support via our residential homes, supported living schemes and various community‑based services.

As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life‑changing work they do, so we offer the following:

• Welcome Bonus: You'll receive £500 as a warm welcome to the team. Not eligible if we pay to sponsor you to work in the UK
• Training and Development: We offer access to both in‑house and accredited courses. We will cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you'll receive a £150 bonus (with an additional £50 for passing the care certificate).
• Health and Wellbeing Support: offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP.
• Blue Light Card and other discount schemes: We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses.
• Free Meals: Available to all staff working 12‑hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal.
• Refer a Friend: You can earn a £200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
• Christmas Enhancement (Double Time): Enjoy double‑time pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
• Ongoing Technological Advancements: Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plans and rota apps, with full training provided.