Support worker

Optimo Care Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Support Worker, where you will make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives. You will provide personalized care, ensuring dignity and independence while working within a supportive team. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth, making it ideal for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Competitive pay and employee benefits

Genuine career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Understanding of person-centred care.
• Strong communication and observational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Promote choice and independence in community activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Support Worker - Make a Real Difference Every Day

Do you have a passion for care and a heart for people? Are you looking for a meaningful role where your values truly matter?

Choices Homecare is proud to be part of the Optimo Care Group. With over 1,500 dedicated employees and a strong presence across multiple regions, we collaborate closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome-focused care.

Whether it’s homecare, supported living, or specialist support, Optimo Care Group provides comprehensive, person-centred solutions tailored to each individual’s needs.

At Optimo Care Group, our work is guided by our core values: PRIDE - a standard we live and work by to provide exceptional care and support.

Our PRIDE Values:

• PERSON CENTRED Putting the individual at the heart of our service.
• RESPONSIVE Delivering well-coordinated and planned services that result in effective outcomes for individuals.
• INNOVATIVE Continuously developing and improving our services to adapt to changing needs.
• DELIGHT Ensuring every individual service user, customer, commissioner, and stakeholder is delighted by the service we provide.
• ENGAGEMENT Providing opportunities for staff, service users, and stakeholders to fully engage in the life and direction of our organisation.
  
  

About The Role

We’re looking for Support Worker who embody these values and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference. You’ll support individuals to live safely, independently, and with dignity—in their own home and community—empowering them to live the life they choose.

Shift Pattern : Full Days 7am-7pm

Waking Nights 7pm-7am

Location: Southport

Excellent Rate of pay £13.44 per hour

Role Overview:

To provide person-centred care and support to a female individual with complex physical, emotional, and/or learning needs, enabling her to live a safe, fulfilling, and independent life as far as possible. The role involves supporting with personal care, daily living tasks, community activities, and therapeutic routines in line with her care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and high-quality support tailored to the individual’s specific needs and preferences.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care, including hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility, while maintaining dignity.
• Support with the administration of medication, therapies, and medical appointments as prescribed in her care plan.
• Promote choice, independence, and social inclusion by supporting the individual in accessing community resources, attending appointments, and participating in meaningful activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and maintain a calm, positive, and safe environment at all times.
• Carry out domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry, encouraging participation where possible.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided, incidents, and changes in condition or behaviour.
• Communicate effectively with family members, healthcare professionals, and other team members.
• Adhere to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies.
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex or additional needs (e.g., learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, physical disabilities).
• Understanding of person-centred care and the ability to follow detailed care plans.
• Empathetic, patient, and resilient approach to care.
• Willingness to provide personal care and support with intimate tasks.
• Strong communication and observational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins/waking nights if needed.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
  
  

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Training in moving and handling, medication administration, and first aid
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support (PBS)
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• A supportive, inclusive team driven by shared values
• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive pay and employee benefits
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• The reward of knowing you’re making a difference every single day
  
  

Ready to bring your PRIDE to care? Apply now and join a team that values people - always.

INDCHHP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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