Outreach Support Worker

Brothers of Charity Services England; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in care is looking for an Outreach Support Worker in Chorley. This full-time position offers full training, flexible working, a generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in individuals' lives. The ideal candidate should possess empathy and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension

Discounted dental, optician and Physio benefits

Award and Recognition incentives

Sickness Absence scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting or caring for others is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to forge relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within a team and in the community.
• Provide care to individuals with autism and learning difficulties.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Relationship Building

Flexibility

Job description

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Outreach Support Worker – Join us at our Day Services based in Lisieux Hall, Chorley.

Salary – £10.60 per hour

Full Time opportunity available p lus many additional employment benefits offered. No experience is required as full training is provided.

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for the better, then a Support Worker role at the Brothers of Charity Services is the right choice for you.

Whether you are looking for a new career or have previously worked in social care, you will receive full training with qualifications in Health & Social Care funded by us with future career prospects and development into management roles.

Job Summary (Description of main purpose of job)

The aim of this role is to provide support within a team working onsite and in the community, giving a consistent, safe and appropriate level of care to people with autism, communication and learning difficulties, high levels of anxiety, sensory processing issues and those who may need positive behaviour support.

Our ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Experience of supporting or caring for others either within a personal, work environment or voluntary is desirable but not essential as we provide full training.
• The ability to forge relationships and support people to have the best day, however they wish to spend it.
• Experience of working within a team as well as working independently desired.
• The ability to work flexibly across the organisation where necessary
• Empathy together with great communication skills.
• Willingness to support service users with domestic tasks, such as cooking, cleaning and shopping
• Committed to the concept of supporting people – maximising employment, training, community and leisure opportunities

Our offer to you:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive rates of pay for sleep-in shifts
• Extensive Training, Development and Support Given
• Sickness Absence scheme
• Pension
• Discounted dental, optician and Physio benefits
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Award and Recognition incentives
• Investors in People Gold Accredited Employer
• Customer Services Excellence Plus Employer