Support Worker - Stockport

Virtual Bridges; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Support Worker in Stockport, providing one-to-one support to a vibrant young adult with complex needs. This role involves personal care, community activities, and driving the client's vehicle, offering a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in someone's life.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence required.
• Experience in personal care and social care preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care and manual handling.
• Driving the client's adapted vehicle.
• Facilitating college work and therapy sessions.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Punctuality

Rapport Building

Education

Health & Social Care qualifications

Job description

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Support Workers Required - Mellor, Stockport

Join a team that makes a real difference - every single day.

Brook Street Social Care is seeking a reliable, dynamic, and caring Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to a vibrant and fun-loving young adult with complex needs, based in the Mellor area of Stockport.

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of a small, dedicated care team making a genuine impact in someone's life - both at home and out in the community.

About The Individual

You'll be supporting a young person who lives life to the fullest! Their hobbies include:

• Drumming & rock music
• Trips to the cinema & love for the Marvel Universe
• Video gaming sessions
• Skiing, football, and attending football matches
  
  

Each day is different, and your support will help them experience it all with confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care and manual handling
• Driving the client's adapted vehicle (clean UK licence essential)
• Facilitating college work and therapy sessions
• Assisting with community activities and outings
• Following client-specific training and support plans
  
  

SHIFT DETAILS

You'll be required to work 3-4 shifts per week, on a rotating basis.

Current Shift Pattern

• Mon - Wed: 7am - 5pm
• Thu - Sat: 10am - 8pm
  
  

PAY & CONTRACT

• Weekday Rate: £14.69/hr
• Weekend Rate: £15.91/hr
• Minimum 30 hours/week (with extra hours available)
• Annual Salary: £22,916.40+ (based on minimum contracted hours)
  
  

Essential Requirements

• Flexibility and availability across shift patterns
• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping
• Full clean UK driving licence and confidence driving along rural roads
• Physically able to deliver personal care and manual handling
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build positive rapport and support therapeutic engagement
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Background in personal care and social care
• Health & Social Care qualifications (or working towards them)
  
  

If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy building genuine connections, and have the drive to support someone in living a full and independent life - we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Brook Street Social Care - where your work matters.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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