Support Worker jobs in Rossendale

Location: Rossendale, Lancashire
Employer: My Life-My Choice Ltd
Pay: £13.25–£14.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Approximately 148 hours per month
Sleep-ins: Required
Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Make a real difference every day

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic person who enjoys helping others live a happy, fulfilling and meaningful life?

My Life-My Choice Ltd is looking for Support Workers to join our team supporting a young lady with disabilities in her own home in Rossendale.

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play an important part in supporting her to feel safe, develop her independence, enjoy her interests and take part in activities within her home and local community.

About the role

The young lady we support has disabilities and behaviours that can challenge, so we are looking for people who are calm, patient, compassionate and able to respond positively to different situations.

Support will include:

• Providing personal care and support with all aspects of daily living
• Supporting with cooking and preparing meals
• Keeping the home clean and comfortable
• Supporting with routines and activities at home
• Going out into the local community and supporting participation in activities
• Supporting sensory play and water play, which are particular interests
• Encouraging choice, independence and positive experiences
• Providing reassurance and emotional support when required
• Following agreed care and support plans
• Working safely and professionally, including lone working
• Working as part of a 2:1 support team during the day when required
• Completing sleep-in shifts as part of the role

You will have the reassurance of an on-call manager available at all times, with additional support available whenever required.

What we're looking for

We are looking for people who are:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and dependable
• Calm and confident when faced with challenging situations
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Respectful of people's dignity, choices and individual needs
• Happy to support personal care and household tasks
• Creative and enthusiastic about activities and community outings
• Willing and able to undertake sleep-in shifts
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support

Previous experience of supporting people with disabilities, autism or behaviours that challenge is desirable.

Hours and pay

• Approximately 148 hours per month
• £13.25–£14.00 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Sleep-in shifts are required @ £59.00 per sleep
• Alternate Weekend working will be part of the role
• Time and a half for working your weekend off – up to £21 per hour

Benefits of working for My Life-My Choice Ltd

We value our staff and the important work they do. As part of our team, you will receive:

• Time and a half for working your weekend off – up to £21 per hour
• Free food and drink whilst on shift
• Spin the Wheel Bonus at each staff meeting – with a chance to win £100
• Medi-cash health benefits
• Company pension
• £500 Refer a Friend bonus
• Free DBS
• Christmas hamper
• Christmas party/event paid for by the company

Join our team

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's life, build a meaningful relationship with the person you support and help them enjoy everyday experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If you are caring, reliable and ready for a rewarding new challenge, apply today to join My Life-My Choice Ltd.

Pay: £13.25-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 148.0 per week

Work Location: In person