Job Description

The Birtenshaw Group are looking to recruit a Support Worker to work within the Enrichment Service in Bolton.



Enrichment is a modern, dynamic day care service for disabled young adults that is open all year round. The Enrichment service is designed to assist disabled young adults to live ordinary lives, doing things they want to do. Each young adult that attends has a personalised plan built around Hobbies, likes and interest.



The main duties of the role are as follows:

To facilitate day to day activities for adults which are enriching, purposeful, enjoyable and provide opportunities for personal development and opportunities for independence. To support participants to access activities To support participants as required in their daily routines To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate person centred plans as directed by the Enrichment Team Manager To ensure that all Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies including Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards are followed at all times To contribute to assessments and transition for any new potential service user as directed by the Enrichment Leader.


Hours of Work: Your normal hours of work are 37.5 per week: 8.30 am until 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. You will also be required to attend a monthly team meeting which will take place once a month on an agreed day from 4. 00 pm to approx. 5. 30 pm.



What we offer:

Excellent Career Progression - opportunities for staff who want to climb the career ladder. Training Opportunities - we have an extensive range of training available delivered by experienced practitioners. Staff recognition schemes such as employee of the month and long service awards. Staff Council - Gives a voice to staff members to suggest and implement change. Group Income Protection Scheme. This provides a guaranteed income for employees who are unable to work as a result of illness or injury. Employee Assistance Programme. A 24 hour helpline to support you through any of life's issued or problems.


With a clear career path and excellent training and support on offer, you would have the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career within a rapidly developing charitable organisation, whilst making a positive impact upon the lives of the young people the Birtenshaw Group supports.

Closing Date: 03/10/2024 at 9am

Birtenshaw Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expect all employees to share and uphold this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a "spent" conviction. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.



All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time.