Support Worker in Burnley

Enhanced & Complex Care Support Worker – Burnley

Hourly pay £13.72 per hour increasing to £14.22 per hour with overtime and evening/weekend enhancements (terms & conditions apply). Typical shifts: Mon to Sun – Waking nights 10pm to 8am.

Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional £0.50 per hour (terms & conditions apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (terms & conditions apply)
• Wagestream – flexibly withdraw up to 40% of earned pay
• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and families
• Cash plans for colleagues and families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Responsibilities

• Help individuals gain greater independence in daily life.
• Support people with behaviours of distress, autism, and mental health needs, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Assist with personal care, daily living skills, and community access.
• Encourage participation in local community activities and provide social interaction.
• Integrate people into community and develop new life skills.
• Work as part of a dynamic team, following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Resilient, flexible and composed approach to care.
• Experience following Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice.
• Worked with individuals requiring enhanced support, including behaviours of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories, or trauma.
• Background check (DBS) and references to be provided.

About the Role

Our residential service in Burnley is creating two self-contained apartments for people with Enhanced and Complex Care needs. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive and specialist environment where each day presents new challenges. You will support individuals whose lives you will help them grow confidence and independence—whether that includes cooking meals, going out, or simply enjoying daily activities.

We embrace differences, encourage staff growth through training, promotion opportunities, and job security within a leading organization. If you are passionate about enhancing quality of life, we invite you to apply and make a real difference.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.