Support Worker (Nights) - Killelea

Bury Care Academy; Bury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive environment

Advance rotas

Job summary

Killelea House in the Bury area is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist residents through their rehabilitation journey. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, daily living activities, and personal goals, helping individuals move toward greater independence.

The role features 42 hours per week, with 8pm-8am night shifts on an alternating rota. We offer training, a supportive environment, and a competitive hourly rate of £14.14.

Qualifications

• Understands rehabilitation and changing customer needs.
• Communicates clearly and with compassion.
• Is flexible, patient and resilient.
• Values dignity, respect and individuality.
• Experience in care or personal family care is valued.
• Willing to learn, develop and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred care and rehabilitation support.
• Assisting individuals with daily living tasks and personal care where required.
• Supporting customers to work towards independence and personal goals.
• Adapting support as individuals’ needs change.
• Encouraging choice, dignity and independence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and health professionals.
• Maintaining accurate records and following care plans.
• Ensuring a safe, respectful and supportive environment at all times.

Skills

Rehabilitation understanding

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Team player

Job description

Who We Are

Killelea House is a care setting dedicated to supporting residents in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment. We are committed to providing high-quality care and ensuring residents’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Following their latest successful CQC inspection, the now Outstanding Killelea offers adult rehabilitation for those who have suffered a health condition and are well enough to leave hospital but may not be ready to live independently again at their own home.

About the Role

Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals through their rehabilitation journey. This is a dynamic environment where individuals’ needs can change daily, meaning flexibility, empathy, and strong communication skills are essential.

You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support customers with their recovery, day‑to‑day activities, and personal goals, helping them move towards a more independent lifestyle.

Set up of hours

• 42 hours per week.
• 8pm-8am night shifts
• Alternating rota pattern:
  Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
  Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Providing person‑centred care and rehabilitation support
• Assisting individuals with daily living tasks and personal care where required
• Supporting customers to work towards independence and personal goals
• Adapting support as individuals’ needs change
• Encouraging choice, dignity, and independence
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and health professionals
• Maintaining accurate records and following care plans
• Ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment at all times

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Understands rehabilitation and the changing nature of customer needs
• Communicates clearly and compassionately
• Is flexible, patient, and resilient
• Values dignity, respect, and individuality
• Has experience in care or personal experience caring for family or friends (we value personal qualities over formal experience)
• Is willing to learn, develop, and work as part of a team

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.14
• Rotas provided 4 weeks in advance to support work-life balance
• Training and ongoing support within an Outstanding service
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• A multidisciplinary team offering the opportunity to expand on your current role or retrain in other complimentary roles.

What’s Next?

The deadline for applications is Monday 16th November, with shortlisting taking place on Tuesday 17th November, and interviews scheduled to take place week on Thursday 19th November between 9am-3pm.