Job Description

Support Worker

Jump on board with an amazing opportunity at Wigan Cares, as a Support Worker within our Extra Care service. In our Extra Care schemes, people live in self-contained apartments and as part of our team, you will be providing help and support when needed. Extra Care Housing offers solutions for people who need some care and support but also want to retain their independence, with access to on-site care and support, enabling the residents to choose the level of care they need from the security and privacy of their own home, trained, professional care-staff who are on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver care and support. Extra Care Housing is available for people aged over 60, and is suitable to support people with a wide range of care needs, including those who have; - Physical disabilities- Mobility issues- Dementia- Mental health problems- Learning disabilities

We deliver high quality, compassionate care, and support to help local people live better lives. We are a person-centred team working to support individuals from schemes across the borough of Wigan. We want people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own as an organisation.

When you work for Wigan Cares, you are part of a thriving community of over 750 talented staff, who are united in a common commitment to transform lives in a person-centred environment, our people are at the heart of everything we do, because we care.

About the role:

We are looking for reliable Support Workers to support individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives in their local community. The role requires someone who thrives on variety, enjoys a challenge, and is highly adaptable, as you may be asked to work from multiple locations, dependent on service need. You will need to be flexible, and confident interacting with people from all walks of life, treating people with compassion and care, showing dignity and respect to the people you support and their families, whilst quickly building a rapport quickly. The service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and you will work on a rota which includes weekends and bank holidays.

Experience and skills required:

Must have experience supporting adults within a social care setting. Experience of supporting individuals with a learning disability, mental health or an autistic spectrum condition would be preferable. Ability to develop supportive relationships, promoting independence and wellbeing. Ability to use a computer and be IT literate. You will be highly motivated to deliver outstanding care and support. Have the ability to work in a person-centred way. A driving licence/use of a car is desirable but not essential

About you:

Are you an enthusiastic, initiative-taking individual with a vast experience of support skills? Can you make a positive contribution to our team?

We are particularly keen to hear from those individuals who have previous experience of support work, with a competent understanding of the health and adult social care environment, and above all, you will share our values and commitment to delivering public benefit to the people we serve.

Training

We will provide the right candidate with a range of training and development opportunities.

All applications will be subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checks and references.

COVID-19 considerations:
NHS offers all eligible frontline health and social care professionals, staff who have direct contact with patients, ahead of winter, to prepare for winter, including through the offer of winter vaccinations to protect our patients, our staff, and services during colder months.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Health & wellbeing programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wigan Central WN1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Supporting Adults: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Wigan Central WN1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/08/2025
Reference ID: ECWCJUL25