Support Worker - Full Time

Options For Supported Living; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount

Stagecoach Travel Club

Cycle to work scheme

Learn to drive scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Company pension

Regular Company Events

Specsavers Eye Care Scheme (free eye测试

Funded Training & Development

Job summary

Options For Supported Living is recruiting Support Workers in the Wirral and Liverpool areas. You will provide person-centred care to people with disabilities, helping them live independently and engage in their local communities.

We welcome both experienced workers and those new to health and social care. We offer flexible hours, full training, and a range of benefits including discounted travel and employee support services.

Qualifications

• Are passionate about helping others and driven by values.
• Believe in treating every person with dignity and respect, no matter their ability.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence (not relevant for all roles); having a license is important for some positions to access local communities.

Responsibilities

• Enabling individuals to achieve personal goals and full potential.
• Building and respecting meaningful relationships in their lives.
• Supporting with day-to-day tasks to foster independence.
• Driving mobility-adapted vehicles to support transportation needs (not applicable for all vacancies).

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication skills

Patience

Team player

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life?

We’re Options, a passionate charity dedicated to empowering and enabling people with disabilities to live life to the full.

Right now, we're looking for kind-hearted, driven individuals to join our team as Support Workers. Whether you are an experienced Support Worker or new to health and social care and looking for a career change, we want to hear from you!

We have full and part time roles available (in the below postcodes), so whatever you're looking for, there's an opportunity at Options for you.

We have vacancies in the Wirral in the following postcodes:

CH47, CH46, CH63, CH41, CH62

We have vacancies in Liverpool/Sefton/Southport in the following postcodes:

PR9,

Many of our vacancies require drivers.

Why Choose Us?

Joining Options is more than just a job - it's about becoming part of a community. We make sure to come together to celebrate the amazing work and achievements of our staff as well as the people we support. From Christmas parties to Awards Evenings, to tea parties in the park...there are plenty of events throughout the year for us to come together as a community. Check out the Events tab of our website for more details!

We value each of our team members and believe in supporting your journey just as much as you support others.

We are proud to have achieved a Fair Employment Charter Accredited Level. We are committed to a workplace that is healthy, fair, inclusive and just.

Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Flexible hours – We offer a variety of shifts, including day shifts, night shifts, and sleep-ins (5-40 hour contracts available).
• Competitive pay – £13.55 per hour, with premium days at time and a half.
• Training & Development – Full training is provided, so even if you’re new to this, we’ll help you grow. Training both in person in our bespoke training suite and online. All training contributes towards a Care Certificate Qualification.
• Perks & Benefits – From company events and Blue Light Card discounts to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted travel, Able Futures (a 9 month programme dedicated to supporting your wellbeing), a cycle-to-work scheme, and even a “Learn to Drive” program, we’ve got you covered.

What You’ll Do:

As a Support Worker, you’ll be providing person-centred care that truly makes a difference. Every day will bring new opportunities to help people with disabilities live the life they choose. Your role will involve:

• Enabling individuals to achieve their personal goals and full potential.
• Building and respecting meaningful relationships in their lives.
• Supporting with day-to-day tasks to foster independence.
• Promoting and acting within the framework of Options beliefs.
• Understanding and respecting the relationships that are important to the people we support.
• Driving mobility-adapted vehicles to support the transportation needs of the people we support (not applicable for all vacancies).

This is more than just a role - it's about being part of someone’s journey, empowering them to live a life filled with purpose and joy.

About You:

If you're someone who loves connecting with others and helping people shine, this could be the perfect role for you. We’re looking for individuals who:

• Are passionate about helping others and driven by values.
• Believe in treating every person with dignity and respect, no matter their ability.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence (not relevant for all roles) Having a license is important some positions as many people we support rely on their mobility cars to gain access to their local communities.

Why you should join us?

• Blue Light Discount
• Stagecoach Travel Club
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learn to drive scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Company pension
• Regular Company Events
• Specsavers Eye Care Scheme (free eye tests)
• Funded Training & Development

Please note: All successful applicants are subject to DBS and pre-employment checks.

Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship at this time.

No Qualifications or experience essential.Looking for people who want to make a real difference in peoples lives, has patience, understanding, compassion and encourages independence.