New Directions - Support Worker

Liverpool City Combined Authority; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Sefton is seeking a passionate individual to provide support for individuals with learning disabilities and associated health conditions. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, managing risks, and contributing to care planning. The ideal candidate holds a Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and has experience in community settings. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required. An empathetic approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with vulnerable people in community or residential settings.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage risks.
• Understanding of care planning and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned activities and promote greater choice and independence.
• Contribute to individual assessment, planning, and review processes.
• Administer medication as required and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Awareness of the needs of vulnerable people

Strong communication skills

Ability to meet individual support needs

Ability to be flexible and responsive

Education

Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Your role involves participating in the day‑to‑day delivery of services, assisting with planned activities, and supporting individuals to promote greater choice, independence, and inclusion. You will contribute to individual assessment, planning, and review processes, ensure the safe management of risk, administer medication as required, and maintain effective communication with all parties involved. You will be working within various community‑based settings, including day services, supported accommodation, and short breaks, adhering to company policies and procedures. You are expected to work flexibly and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You are someone passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, or associated mental health conditions. You operate with a big heart, empathy, and kindness, and you value trust, transparency, and teamwork. You hold a Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2 or equivalent, and have experience working with vulnerable people in community or residential settings. You are able to demonstrate behaviors aligned with our core values and are committed to personal and professional development.

• Awareness of the needs of vulnerable people
• Ability to meet individual support needs
• Understanding of care planning and review processes
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and manage risks
• Proficient in implementing company policies
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and responsive
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Capable of writing reports and maintaining records