Support Worker

support2independence; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A support services organization in the West Kirby area is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning and physical disabilities. The role involves providing 24/7 care, participating in community activities, and ensuring a supportive living environment. Candidates should be compassionate and committed, with strong communication skills. This position offers competitive pay, extensive training opportunities, and various employee benefits including a starter bonus and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Workplace Pension

Comprehensive training

£200 New Starter Bonus

Staff Referral Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker, carer, or healthcare assistant preferred but not essential.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in social and recreational activities.
• Support daily activities including appointments and outings.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Support Worker - Hoylake/West Kirby area

Support2Independence About Us

We are a people‑centred service for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Our supported living schemes encourage independence and assist individuals in living positive and meaningful lives as part of the community. We work to enrich lives through maximising their personal potential whilst removing barriers and widening horizons for the people we support. Support2Independence is rated as Outstanding by CQC and is also accredited by the National Autistic Society. We have support schemes on the Wirral, Cheshire West (In the Overpool area) and provide outreach services in the wider community.

Who are we looking for:

• Kind and compassionate individuals, who show a genuine interest and commitment to caring for people with learning/physical disabilities/mental health issues.
• Dynamic and passionate individuals willing to help the people we support to lead fulfilled lives to a high standard of care within one of our vibrant schemes.
• Experience as a support worker, carer, or healthcare assistant preferred but not essential as full training and guidance is supplied.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Full driving licence desirable but not essential.

Support2Independence is not able to offer sponsorship/work visas to applicants.

What will you be doing:

• You’ll be working as part of a warm friendly team, based within one of our schemes assisting the people we support in a homely environment.
• Supplying 24/7 care on a rolling rota – covering early, late, wake nights feme and weekend shifts.
• Playing a pivotal role in an individual's care team, supporting them to maximise independence, and giving them the opportunity to live their life to the fullest.
• Helping individuals participate in social and recreational community‑based activities.
• Supporting individuals in their daily activities, accompanying them to appointments and outings.
• Ensuring all records are up‑to‑date and accurate. Monitoring and reporting changes in behaviour or health status.
• Helping to maintain a safe and clean environment for individuals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay – Time and a half for Bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension
• Comprehensive in‑house training and opportunity to complete Level 2 and 3scheduled NVQ in Adult Health Social Care with an external trainer
• £200 New Starter Bonus for all new staff who pass probation
• £75 Staff Referral Scheme available to existing staff and popol paid once a new staff member passes probation.
• Westfield Health – Benefits Include:
  • Health Cash Plan allowing you to claim money back toward the cost of your essential health care (limits apply)
  • Optical, Dental, Physiotherapy and more
  • Provides access to health and wellbeing services
• Westfield Rewards (through smart duo‑spending app). Benefits include:
  • Discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations.
  • Access to exclusive discount sites
• Access to Blue Light Card – A discount scheme for healthcare workers. Benefits:
  • Provides all members with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.