Support Worker - Male

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards

Evening Employee Recognition Schemes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CareTech Community Services in Golborne, Wigan, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. You will provide person-centred support and help with daily living activities.

Experience in a supported living setting is essential; DBS check is required. The role includes a rota, and the organisation offers extensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Supported Living Environment is essential.
• Willingness to work towards a Health & Social Qualification.
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS check required (paid for by CareTech).

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required.
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Support activities, appointments, and community access.
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Reliable

Communication

Teamwork

IT basics

Education

Health & Social Qualification

Job description

• Male Location: Golborne, Wigan WA3 2PZ Rate: £13.45 per hour Permanent | Full-time |
  37.5 to 42 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 care.

Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Support Workers to join our service in Golborne, Wigan, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career

• any truly make a difference!

About the Service

• St Lukes St Lukes is a supported living service which provides care and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorder who enjoy a wide range of hobbies from Bowling and Swimming to Dance and Music., There is easy access to public transport and it is close to local shops.

Service User Interests The people we support enjoy a wide range of activities, and Support Workers play a vital role in enabling these experiences, including: Arts and crafts Days out such as Theme Parks, Meals out, Social activities, Christmas markets etc.

Holidays and short breaks Walks in the local park and community Cooking and baking to develop life skills The Role You will: Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Support activities, appointments, and community access Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach.

You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

Requirements Experience in a Supported Living Environment is essential Willingness to work towards a Health & Social Qualification Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis Drivers desirable but not essential Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards
• Evening Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level CareTech Foundation

• Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant Our Values Friendly Positive Innovative Empowering Person-Centred

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. Strictly no agencies Golborne

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