Support Worker Waking Nights – Bury

We have an exciting opportunity for a fun, and sociable Support Worker to join our team, supporting two young people in their own home.

Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK

Key Job Role Information

Role – Female Support Workers

Location- Bury

Pay - 14.29 (Holiday entitlement included)

Shifts – 8-8 Shifts with waking nights

Key Role essentials and responsibilities –

- Competent verbal and written English

- Must have experience within health and social care settings

This is a rewarding role where your care, personality, and professionalism will truly matter.

Meet the person you’ll be supporting

Who am I? I am a fun, sociable young lady in my 20's

Likes - I liked to feel involved and included in my care, I like my staff to be fun, kind and sociable, I thrive on a cheerful environment, but do enjoy calm time too.

Dislikes - I sometimes feel ignored if people are chatting in the room and become anxious/upset, some gentle contact/reassurance helps me out. I like to be given plenty of time to process and get ready when there is a change of action or activity.

What challenges do I have? I have cerebral palsy and severe learning/communication difficulties which means I can become anxious and bite my hand.

What are my aspirations? I aspire to be as independent as I can be, I want to be able to move around freely in my own home, continue visiting day centres and community visits, I have really good friends and family connections and I would like to learn new skills in the home, such as helping with the laundry or assisting when we are cooking meals.

What activities do I do? I love music, dancing, water play, swimming, and being out in the community, I do also enjoy people watching.

What types of people do I get along with? People who are kind and fun are important to me, I want a warm welcome and lots of smiles to feel safe and cared for.

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Meet the person you’ll be supporting

Who am I? I am a 17 year old young woman.

Likes - Meaningful sensory experiences are important to my happiness and wellbeing. I enjoy activities that help me relax and feel content, such as bubble baths, swimming, hydrotherapy, sensory play, listening to music, and spending time outdoors in the sunshine. I particularly enjoy music, especially Taylor Swift and musical soundtracks, and I respond positively to calming sounds and familiar voices

What challenges do I have? I have diagnoses of Neuronal Migration Defect and congenital CMV infection, epilepsy (currently well managed), increased muscle tone affecting all four limbs, and I am PEG-fed. I am a full-time wheelchair user and require support with all aspects of my daily care and mobility.

What are my aspirations? My life goals are centred around living a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling life where my health needs are consistently met and I am supported to experience enjoyment, connection, and emotional wellbeing.

What types of people do I get along with? I value positive social interaction and one-to-one attention from people who engage with me, talk to me, and include me in activities, even though I am non-verbal. Being spoken to, reassured, and involved helps mefeel valued and understood. I express enjoyment through facial expressions and vocalisations, and it is important that these are recognised and responded to.

MY TEAM·

How many people support us at one time? Staff support us on a 2:2 basis.

What shift patterns do our team do? Our team support us 8 am - 8pm days and 8pm - 8am waking nights .

What are my team trained in? Our team go through a comprehensive training and induction process, bespoke to us.

What You’ll Be Doing As part of our dedicated team, you will:

• Provide person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• Assist with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Support community access — including social outings and events
• Monitor wellbeing and accurately record care provided
• Work collaboratively with nurses, families, and the wider care team

What we offer!!

28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rate basis)

Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs

Get paid for your training and induction with usEnrol in our great pension program after 3 months with us

Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referralNo uniform - we wear our casual clothes

We will pay for your DBS

This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift. Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives