Support Worker - Adult Care

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Competitive rates of pay

Full training and ongoing development

Supportive management team

Career progression opportunities

Rewarding role within a specialistcare

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting Support Workers to join a specialist residential care home in Chorley, providing person-centred support to adults under 65 with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs, and dementia.

The role offers flexible shift patterns with Full-Time, Part-Time and Bank contracts, and a competitive rate of pay. Training and ongoing development are provided to support career progression within a specialist care setting.

Qualifications

• Care experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to work shifts including weekends.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Support residents with activities and community engagement
• Follow care plans and risk assessments
• Build positive relationships with residents and colleagues
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns
• Help create a safe, welcoming environment

Skills

Caring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Support Worker - Flexible Hours

Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-Time Part-Time Bank
Flexible Shift Patterns Available

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Support Workers to join a specialist residential care home in Chorley, supporting adults under 65 with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs, and dementia.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive and person-centred care environment where you can make a genuine difference to residents' daily lives while benefiting from flexible working patterns.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support residents with activities and community engagement
• Follow care plans and risk assessments
• Build positive relationships with residents and colleagues
• Maintain accurate records and report concerns appropriately
• Help create a safe, welcoming environment

Requirements

• Caring, patient, and reliable approach
• Previous care experience desirable but not essential
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible to work shifts including weekends where required
• Willingness to provide personal care support
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

What's on Offer

• Flexible working patterns
• Competitive rates of pay
• Full training and ongoing development
• Supportive management team
• Career progression opportunities
• Rewarding role within a specialist care setting

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• You must have legal right to work in the UK

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'