Support Worker - Female

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 16,531,000 - 19,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme

Up to 28 Days Annual Leave

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card Membership

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Employee Recognition Schemes

Job summary

CareTech is recruiting Support Workers for a brand-new supported living flat scheme in Wythenshawe, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will help people live independently and achieve personal goals, working flexible shifts across days and nights.

The role requires resilience, empathy, and strong communication, with enhanced DBS checks paid for by CareTech. This is a permanent, full-time position offering 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Enhanced DBS check (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal care and wellbeing.
• Develop cooking and meal preparation skills.
• Support independent living and home environment.
• Access community activities, education, leisure, and employment opportunities.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

Resilient

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Team player

Empathetic

Positive

Job description

Support Worker Location: Wythenshawe Salary: £13.29 per hour Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (
37.5 Hours per Week) Shift Pattern: Days & Nights | Rota Basis Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

Extraordinary Days, Every Day At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred support.

Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence, developing life skills, and helping people live fulfilling lives within their own homes and communities.

We are excited to be recruiting Support Workers for a brand-new supported living flat scheme in Wythenshawe, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

Whether you're looking to build on existing care experience or continue a rewarding long-term career in social care, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

About the Service You will support adults aged 18+ with a range of needs, including: Learning Disabilities Autism ADHD Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Schizophrenia Trauma-related Needs Self-Harming Behaviours We are looking for resilient, compassionate, and positive individuals who are committed to helping people live independently and achieve their personal goals.

Our Approach Our support is: Person-Centred Trauma-Informed Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Led We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose and to develop the confidence, skills, and independence needed to achieve their aspirations.

We support people to live their BEST lives: B

• Better E
• Engaged S
• Treated with dignity and respect What Will You Be Doing?

No two days are ever the same.

You will support people to: Maintain their personal care and wellbeing Develop cooking and meal preparation skills Build confidence and independence in everyday living Manage household tasks and maintain their home environment Access community activities, education, leisure, and employment opportunities Achieve personal goals and aspirations Develop social skills and meaningful relationships Participate actively in daily decision-making Manage challenges using trauma-informed approaches Promote positive outcomes through Positive Behaviour Support Build trusting relationships based on dignity, respect, and choice Who Are We Looking For?

This is a role where experience and values matter.

We are looking for people who understand that behaviour is communication and who can provide consistent, compassionate support to individuals with complex needs.

You'll be: Resilient Able to remain calm, consistent, and supportive during challenging situations.

Passionate Committed to helping people achieve the best possible quality of life.

Positive Focused on opportunities, strengths, and solutions.

Empowering Supporting people to do things for themselves rather than doing everything for them.

Friendly Building genuine relationships based on trust and respect.

Innovative Thinking creatively to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes.

Person-Centred Keeping the individual's wishes, choices, and goals at the centre of everything you do.

Essential Requirements Previous experience supporting individuals with complex needs Ability to work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays Strong communication and written skills Ability to remain calm under pressure Confidence working independently and as part of a team Enhanced DBS check (paid for by CareTech) Drivers are preferred but not essential.

Why Join CareTech?

You'll become part of a supportive, experienced, and values-led team that genuinely cares about the people we support and about each other.

We offer: Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme Up to 28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Free DBS Check Blue Light Card Membership Stakeholder Pension Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Ongoing Learning and Development Clear Career Prog

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