At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities to live independently and engage in community activities.
- Company: Support2Independence, an Outstanding-rated service dedicated to enriching lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive training, health cash plan, and discounts for healthcare workers.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Kindness, compassion, and strong communication skills; experience preferred but not essential.
We are a people‑centred service for adults with learning and physical disabilities. Our supported living schemes encourage independence and assist individuals in living positive and meaningful lives as part of the community. We work to enrich lives through maximising their personal potential whilst removing barriers and widening horizons for the people we support. Support2Independence is rated as Outstanding by CQC and accredited by the National Autistic Society. We have support schemes on the Wirral, Cheshire West (in the Overpool area) and provide outreach services in the wider community.
Who we are looking for:
- Kind and compassionate individuals who show a genuine interest and commitment to caring for people with learning/physical disabilities/mental health issues.
- Dynamic and passionate individuals willing to help the people we support lead fulfilled lives to a high standard of care within one of our vibrant schemes.
- Experience as a support worker, carer or healthcare assistant preferred but not essential. Full training and guidance is supplied.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Full driving licence desirable but not essential.
Support2Independence is not able to offer sponsorship/work visas to applicants.
What you will be doing:
- You’ll be working as part of a warm friendly team, based within one of our schemes assisting the people we support in a homely environment.
- Providing 24/7 care on a rolling rota – covering early, late, wake, nights and weekend shifts.
- Playing a pivotal role in an individual’s care team, supporting them to maximise independence, and giving them the opportunity to live their life to the fullest.
- Helping individuals participate in social and recreational community‑based activities.
- Supporting individuals in their daily activities, accompanying them to appointments and outings.
- Ensuring all records are up‑to‑date and accurate.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in behaviour or health status.
- Helping maintain a safe and clean environment for individuals.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The pay rate for this role is £13.45 per hour.
- Hours: 35 hours per week.
- Competitive pay – time and a half for bank holidays.
- Comprehensive in‑house training and opportunity to complete level 2 and 3 NVQ in Adult Health Social Care with an external trainer.
- £200 New Starter Bonus for all new staff who pass probation.
- £75 Staff Referral Scheme available to existing staff and paid once new staff member passes probation.
- Westfield Health – Benefits Include: Health Cash Plan allowing you to claim money back towards the cost of your essential health care (limits apply), Optical, dental, physiotherapy and more, Provides access to health and well‑being services.
- Westfield Rewards (through smart spending app) – Benefits include: Discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations, Access to exclusive discount sites.
- Access to Blue Light Card – A discount scheme for healthcare workers, Provides all members with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
We think you need these skills to ace Support Worker
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Flexibility
Compassion
Adaptability
Organizational Skills
Teamwork
