Support Worker – Blackpool

Full-time or Part-time | Blackpool Area

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or epilepsy? This rewarding opportunity offers you the chance to provide meaningful care and support, enabling service users to lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building warm and trusting relationships with service users.
• Encouraging independence in daily living, personal care, and social activities.
• Promoting health, well-being, and emotional happiness.
• Assisting with community engagement and participation in social, leisure, and educational opportunities.
• Supporting with personal development, life skills, and confidence building.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive Salary: £13.50 per hour.
• Flexible Working Hours: Choose full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time (minimum 15 hours/week) to suit your lifestyle.
• Training & Qualifications: Gain the Care Certificate and enrol in Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma upon completing probation (or equivalent support for existing qualifications).
• Birthday Bonus: Enjoy an additional day of leave around your birthday.
• Life Assurance: Two times your annual salary as a death-in-service benefit after six months.
• Recognition Programmes: Participate in the “WeCare Awards” to celebrate your dedication.
• Wellbeing Support: Access free counselling and advice services 24/7 through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Enhanced maternity and paid paternity leave.
  • Up to 5 days of carer’s leave per annum.
  • Discounted rail season tickets.
  • A generous sickness benefit scheme after 12 months of service.
  • Exclusive access to discount vouchers and employee rewards.
  • “Refer a Friend” scheme with £200 in vouchers.
  • Mileage allowance for work-related travel.

Why Join This Company?

You will be working for an organisation dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and providing an exceptional standard of care. With structured support, supervision, and opportunities for career progression, this is more than just a job-it’s a chance to make a lasting impact.

Requirements:

• A caring, patient, and non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to promote dignity, respect, and empowerment for service users.
• Flexibility to work on a rota, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• No formal qualifications are required, though experience in care or social work is advantageous.

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