Support Worker

Bright Futures Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wigan is seeking a Support Worker to join their team and provide high-quality care to individuals with autism or learning disabilities. The successful candidate will help residents settle into their new home, offering reassurance and support during challenging times. Responsibilities include facilitating activities that assist individuals in achieving their personal goals. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the lives of those you support.

Qualifications

• Understanding of autism and learning disabilities is beneficial.
• Experience in a care setting is an advantage.
• Ability to support individuals during transitions.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals settle into their new home and support their anxieties.
• Provide comfort and encouragement during transitional phases.
• Assist in achieving personal goals through activities.

Skills

Passionate about care

Enthusiastic attitude

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

At Bright Futures, we believe every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our specialist home in Orrell, Wigan, to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support.

Responsibilities

• St James is our brand-new residential care home based in Orrell in Wigan. As part of the support team here, you will play a fundamental part of helping the people we support to settle in their new home. You will get to know each of the 4 people we will support, find out their interests and help them with any anxieties as they transition into their new home.
• This will be a huge period of change and may be challenging for some of the people we support. You will be a safe and reassuring presence for them, offering comfort, familiarity and encouragement at a time when it is most needed.
• Once the people we support are settled into their new environment, you will continue to support them with their own personal interests. Whether this be swimming, going on long walks or in-house activities, you will be there to help them to achieve their own personal goals.
• As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of a young person or adults support team, listening to ...

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