Support Worker

Bidvane; Ashton-in-Makerfield; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks’ annual leave including pub­

Pension scheme

DBS check paid for by the employer

Health and wellbeing support, EAP

Blue Light Card and staff shopping

Full training and ongoing development

Flexible working

Job summary

MacIntyre in Standish is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist an autistic person with a learning disability moving into a new home. You will help with personal care, daily routines, meals and social activities, building trust and supporting choices.

Role involves a 24/7 rota including long days and waking nights, with no sleep-ins; right to work in the UK is required and a DBS check is part of pre-employment checks. Driving license is a nice-to-have.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, proactive and adaptable approach to support.
• Warm, friendly manner and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and align with core values of honesty and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care, meal preparation and daily routines.
• Plan outings and social activities.
• Build a relationship with the person and understand individual needs.
• Create a safe, supportive environment where the person feels valued.
• Provide consistent support across day and night shifts.
• Support the person to make choices and take part in community life.

Skills

Compassionate care

Proactive

Team player

Willingness to learn

Kindness values

Job description

This Support Worker post sits within MacIntyre’s one-to-one service for an autistic person with a learning disability who is moving into a new home in Standish. The work includes personal care, daily routines and activities, building a trusting relationship, and supporting choice and community involvement. The rota includes long days from 8am to 10pm and waking nights from 10pm to 8am, with no sleep-ins; staff may work both. The role requires UK right to work, does not offer Skilled Worker sponsorship, and is subject to pre-employment checks including a paid DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support personal care, meal preparation and everyday routines
• Plan outings and social activities
• Build a relationship with the person and understand their individual needs
• Create a safe, supportive environment where the person feels valued
• Provide consistent support across day and night shifts
• Support the person to make choices and take part in community life

Skills & knowledge

• Compassionate, proactive and adaptable approach
• Warm and friendly manner
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn
• Alignment with values of honesty, respect, fun, compassion and kindness

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK
• Pre-employment checks, including a DBS check; level not specified

Other

• Availability for both long-day and waking-night shifts on a 24/7 rota

Nice to have

• Driving licence

What’s offered

• Six weeks’ annual leave including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• DBS check paid for by the employer
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and staff shopping discounts
• Full training and ongoing development
• Flexible working