Job Description

We are seeking motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our dynamic care team, supporting a young male living with an acquired brain injury. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in someone's life, this is your chance to deliver exceptional, person-centred care and rehabilitation in a supportive and empowering environment.

Our client lives in his own adapted home and leads a full and active lifestyle. He has an interest in cars, motorbikes and fishing. He enjoys days out, visits to the pub, concerts and comedy gigs. He takes regular holidays, both in the UK and abroad, accompanied by his support team. Our client has communication needs and utilises alternative communication methods. Detailed knoweledge of the English language is essential. You'll also be required to drive his wheelchair-adapted vehicle, enabling him to engage with his community and attend medical and therapy appointments including hydrotherapy.

As a Support Worker, you will:

Provide care in accordance with best practices, legislative requirements, and agreed standards, under the direction of the Case Manager / Care Coordinator. Deliver tailored, person-centred care unique to our client to support and enable him in maintaining skills and personal interests. Collaborate with families and therapists to achieve optimal care and rehabilitation outcomes. Monitor and record the client's health and rehabilitation progress using electronic care records and EMAR systems. Support the client with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, manual handling, medication administration, and communication.

What We Offer:

Paid comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills for this role. The chance to work in a supportive environment focused on making a genuine impact. Opportunities to contribute to a rewarding and person-focused care setting.

What We're Looking For:

A compassionate and proactive individual with a "can-do" attitude. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of our client. Creativity and innovation to support unique and empowering care solutions. A commitment to ongoing training and professional development.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a role--it's a chance to make a difference while being part of a team that values person-centred care, collaboration, and high standards.

How to Apply:

If you're dedicated to providing exceptional care and want to join a team that makes a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Location:

The client's residential home in Hazel Grove, with flexibility to work at other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

Full and part time posts available Shifts are 9am-9pm and 9pm-9am, worked flexibly across the week. The role involves working as part of a 2:1, 24/7 support team, including sleeping nights.

Pay:

13.52 day rate

14.56 weekend rate?

9.88 - 10.30 per hour sleep nights (12am - 8am)?

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

*It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group (i.e. adults at risk, children or both)

Our Company Values:

Compassion - We act with kindness and compassion towards our clients, our colleagues, and all whom we have contact with in our working day. We listen with sincerity and empathy, and take thoughtful actions to achieve positive outcomes.

Integrity - We are honest and transparent with strong moral and ethical principles. We act with professionalism and are committed to doing the right thing. We take responsibility when things go wrong and make apologies where required.

Resilience - We take on challenges with courage and determination. We believe in ourselves and others. Where we don't achieve, we look for the positives, adapting our approach to create new opportunities.

Respect - We respect others and value people for who they are. We believe that everyone is unique and brings value to the team. We listen to each other and support each other unconditionally.

Quality - We provide consistent high quality services. We are committed to ongoing learning and development to maintain up to date knowledge and skills. We continuously strive to improve, using our quality framework to monitor performance and implement positive change.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.52-14.56 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Working in health and social care: 1 year (required) working with people with brain injury: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/05/2025
Reference ID: Support Worker - STOCKPORT - Apr 2025
Expected start date: 01/05/2025