Support Worker - Leigh

Amore Complex Care Limited; Leigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amore Complex Care is looking for fun and outgoing female support workers to assist a young lady with autism in her daily activities. The role involves supporting her with personal care, community outings, and sensory needs while providing person-centered care. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the client's life.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Paid training and induction

Pension scheme enrollment

Referral bonus

No uniform required

Company pays for DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and learning disabilities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with goal-oriented activities and daily living skills.
• Assisting with personal care and monitoring well-being.
• Helping develop community relationships.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Job description

Amore Complex Care is seeking fun and outgoing support workers to assist a young lady in her 20s, diagnosed with autism. She enjoys music, arts and crafts, and has a busy routine that includes community outings.

Note: This role is female only, at the request of our client.

What makes Amore Complex Care a great place to work:

• Hourly pay of £12.75, including paid sleep-ins
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time staff), inclusive of statutory bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development with funding for Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs
• Paid training and induction
• Enrolment in our pension scheme after 3 months
• Referral bonus of up to £250 for successful referrals
• No uniform required; casual dress code
• Company pays for your DBS check
• Shift involves supporting one person without traveling between sites, allowing for meaningful impact

Meet the person you’ll be supporting:

• Who am I? A young lady in her 20s.
• What activities do I enjoy? Listening to brass music (which I also play), singing, dancing, performing arts, and drama.
• What challenges do I face? Learning disabilities, autism, and epilepsy, which affect movement and behavior, sometimes presenting challenges.
• What activities do I do? Going to the cinema, enjoying pub lunches, visiting sensory rooms to relax, as noise can be overwhelming.
• What kind of people do I get along with? Outgoing, fun individuals with good communication skills, and those who can build a good rapport with my family.

My team:

• Number of support staff per shift: One support worker during night shifts.
• Shift pattern: 9pm - 9am Wake Nights.
• Training: Staff will receive bespoke training tailored to my needs.

Job responsibilities:

• Supporting with goal-oriented activities and daily living skills
• Monitoring physical and emotional well-being
• Assisting with personal care
• Supporting sensory needs
• Providing person-centered support
• Supporting household tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Helping develop and maintain community relationships

Additional information:

We do not sponsor overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK and provide an overseas police check if applicable.

Our company values internal progression. Many staff have advanced from support roles to management positions, exemplifying our commitment to career development.