Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living service in Birkenhead seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and promote independence. Responsibilities include personal care, engaging individuals in activities, and encouraging community participation. The ideal candidate is kind, patient, and motivated to make a positive impact. This full-time role offers competitive pay, career development, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Full induction and ongoing training

Career development opportunities

Employee benefits and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and respectful demeanor.
• Motivated to make a positive difference.
• Confident in supporting personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support with daily routines.
• Supporting individuals to engage in meaningful activities.
• Encouraging community participation and social inclusion.

Skills

Personal care support

Community participation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Support Worker

Tranmere, Wirral

Service Type: 20-Bedded Supported Living Flat Scheme

Hours: Full-time (temporary with a view to go permanent)

About the Service

We are a warm and welcoming supported living service in Tranmere, Wirral, providing person-centred support to adults with a diagnosis of a learning disability. Our 20-bedded flat scheme promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life. Among the people we support, five individuals also have physical disabilities and require assistance with mobility and daily living.

What You’ll Do

• Providing personal care and support with daily routines
• Supporting individuals to engage in meaningful activities
• Promoting independence, choice, and dignity
• Supporting with medication administration (training provided)
• Encouraging community participation and social inclusion
• Keeping accurate records and maintaining professional standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals

About You

• Kind, patient, and respectful
• Motivated to make a positive difference
• Able to work as part of a team
• Confident in supporting personal care needs
• Reliable and flexible with shift patterns
• A good communicator with a person-centred approach

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive pay
• Employee benefits and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to gain recognised care qualifications