Support Worker Days or Nights (Sycamores)

Hollybank Trust; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

DBS check paid by employer

Job summary

Hollybank Trust, located in Knowsley, is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist adults with complex needs in a homely eight-bedroom setting. You’ll provide person-centred care, encourage independence, and engage residents in activities and community events.

No previous care experience is required; we welcome kind, patient individuals who want to make a difference every day. DBS checks and safeguarding procedures apply, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• No formal care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting personal care and daily living activities.
• Building positive relationships with residents and families.
• Helping residents participate in activities, outings and community events.
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding support.

Job description

At Sycamores, we're looking for caring, compassionate and dedicated people to join our friendly team as Support Workers.

Sycamores is a cosy, welcoming eight-bedroom home supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex needs. The home is fully accessible and offers a calm, homely environment where the people we support can feel safe, happy and valued.

Each resident has their own en-suite bedroom, with shared living spaces, sensory facilities and outdoor areas that create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere.

What makes Sycamores special is not just the home itself, but the people within it. We have a close, supportive team who work together to create meaningful experiences, encourage independence and ensure the people we support enjoy fulfilling lives. Whether it's enjoying activities at home, getting involved in the local community, or simply sharing everyday moments, no two days are the same.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping the people we support live happy, fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs
• Supporting personal care and daily living activities
• Building positive relationships with the people we support and their families
• Helping individuals participate in activities, outings and community events
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide outstanding support

You don't need previous experience in care to join us. If you're kind, patient, reliable and genuinely passionate about helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for people who:

• Have a positive and caring attitude
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Can communicate effectively and build trusting relationships
• Are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support
• Want a rewarding career where every day makes a difference

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full training provided
• Opportunity to build a rewarding career in care
• Work in a welcoming, homely service
• Make a genuine difference to people's lives every day
• Be part of an organisation with a long-standing reputation for providing exceptional support to people with complex disabilities

You can contact the management team directly on 01977 652638, or by email to [e-mail]

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.