Maternity Cover - Support Worker

Overview

MATERNITY COVER – SUPPORT WORKER 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 cover maternity period of up to 10 months 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)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A MATERNITY COVER POST FOR UP TO 10 MONTHS

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.