Senior Support Worker | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking three full-time Senior Support Workers in Wythenshawe to support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role includes working with a Specialist Nurse-led team, involving flexible support across different settings, and requires a monthly 24/7 cover rota. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, highlighting the organization's commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in supporting learning disabled individuals.
• Understanding of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS).
• Ability to work across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with severe challenging behaviours and communication needs.
• Assess and implement support plans in collaboration with specialists.
• Work across community settings and potentially individuals' homes.
• Participate in a monthly rota for 24/7 coverage.

Job description

Our Short Break Service is a Learning Disability Nurse led service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We are looking to recruit three Band 3 Senior Support Workers to join us. This role will be full time, 37.5 hours per week (unsocial hours apply) and based in the Short Break Service (Northenden, Wythenshawe), Provider Services. Our service is part of the wider Community Learning Disability Service (CALDS) and Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO). This post will be accountable to the Registered Nurse Service Manager.

The CALDS Provider team has an excellent reputation for delivering person centered care to individuals who require high levels of support due to their complex needs. The post holder will work as part of a Specialist Nurse led team, working across the city of Manchester.

Main Responsibilities

• To work flexibly to support learning disabled people who may present with severe challenging behaviours and communication needs.
• To work within the framework of Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) and be involved in the assessing planning and implementing support plans in a holistic manner, under supervision from the specialist nurses and in liaison with families and other professionals.
• To support across a variety of settings including community settings, and in some circumstances, the persons own home.
• To undertake a monthly rota pattern which will include 24/7 cover.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

This advert closes on Tuesday 21 Oct 2025