Maternity Cover - Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a reliable and dynamic Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for a young adult with complex needs in Stockport. This 10-month maternity cover role offers the chance to make a tangible difference in the individual's life and supports their activities ranging from drumming to social outings. The position combines essential personal care tasks with driving and community engagement, requiring flexibility and strong communication skills. If you are passionate about social care and building genuine connections, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Confident driving along rural roads with a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Physically able to deliver personal care and manual handling.
• Ability to engage positively in therapeutic support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care and manual handling.
• Driving the client's adapted vehicle, adhering to safety standards.
• Facilitating college work and therapy sessions.

Skills

Flexibility

Punctuality

Verbal communication

Written communication

Building rapport

Education

Health & Social Care qualifications (or working towards them)

Job description

MATERNITY COVER - SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED - MELLOR, STOCKPORT

Join a team that makes a real difference - every single day.

Brook Street Social Care is seeking a reliable, dynamic, and caring Support Worker to cover maternity period of up to 10 months to provide one-to-one support to a vibrant and fun-loving young adult with complex needs, based in the Mellor area of Stockport.

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of a small, dedicated care team making a genuine impact in someone's life - both at home and out in the community.

ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL
You'll be supporting a young person who lives life to the fullest! Their hobbies include:

• Drumming & rock music
• Trips to the cinema & love for the Marvel Universe
• Video gaming sessions
• Skiing, football, and attending football matches

Each day is different, and your support will help them experience it all with confidence and independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting personal care and manual handling
• Driving the client's adapted vehicle (clean UK licence essential)
• Facilitating college work and therapy sessions
• Assisting with community activities and outings
• Following client-specific training and support plans

SHIFT DETAILS
You'll be required to work 3-4 shifts per week, on a rotating basis.
Current shift pattern:

• Mon - Wed: 7am - 5pm
• Thu - Sat: 10am - 8pm

PAY & CONTRACT

• Weekday Rate: 14.69/hr
• Weekend Rate: 15.91/hr
• Minimum 30 hours/week (with extra hours available)
• Annual Salary: 22,916.40+ (based on minimum contracted hours)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility and availability across shift patterns
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Full clean UK driving licence and confidence driving along rural roads
• Physically able to deliver personal care and manual handling
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive rapport and support therapeutic engagement

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in personal care and social care
• Health & Social Care qualifications (or working towards them)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A MATERNITY COVER POST FOR UP TO 10 MONTHS

If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy building genuine connections, and have the drive to support someone in living a full and independent life - we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Brook Street Social Care - where your work matters.