Support Worker – Bury

Employer :Brothers of Charity Services England

Position :Support Worker

Salary :£13.45 per hour

Job Types: Part-time, Full time

Work location :Bury, North West England, England

At Best Lives, everyone matters. We provide compassionate, person-centred support to adults with disabilities, autism and a wide range of additional needs. Our mission is to help people live fulfilling, meaningful lives and shine in their own unique way every single day.

We’re currently recruiting for Support Workers to provide support to our vulnerable adults in a domiciliary care setting. Applicants must be aged 18 or above to work as a Support Worker.

We pay 15 minutes travel time each client visited throughout the working day. No sleeps are required in our domiciliary services.

Working with us means making a real difference — supporting individuals to develop independence, build confidence and achieve their personal goals. Our Support Workers play a vital role in day-to-day life, from assisting with daily living skills and accessing the community, to supporting social activities and planning trips. We are always looking for caring, passionate individuals who want a rewarding career in social care and who share our values of respect, dignity and inclusion.

• Refer a friend scheme
• Access to Medicash (Cinema, Optical, Dental discounts)
• Blue Light Discount
• Disability confident employer
• Premium pay on public holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support in line with individual support plans
• Promote independence, dignity and respect at all times
• Support with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Assist individuals to access the community and social activities
• Maintain accurate daily records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals
• Follow safeguarding and health & safety procedures

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the role, there may be exposure to challenging behaviour, manual handling tasks, medication administration and passive smoke environments. Appropriate training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure staff can carry out their duties safely and confidently.

Best Lives is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The organisation provides equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history. Due to our Services, we may have certain roles which are targeted to specific demographics, such as Gender. This is a genuine business need and is not considered a breach of the Equality Act.