Trafford Council is seeking committed and flexible Casual Support Workers to support the delivery of high-quality social care services in Sale, Manchester. This role is well suited to individuals who share strong professional values and demonstrate a person-centred approach to supporting people within the community.
The successful candidate will reflect Trafford Council’s core values and behaviours by showing a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. You will be proactive in improving the way you work, contributing to effective outcomes for service users while maintaining high standards of care, dignity, and respect.
This position requires a positive attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to develop new skills within a supportive local authority environment. You will work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with established policies and procedures.
Trafford Council offers a professional and inclusive workplace, opportunities to gain valuable experience within public sector social care, and flexible working arrangements suited to a casual contract. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to build or extend their experience within the UK health and social care sector.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are motivated, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality support services in Sale, Manchester.
Position: Casual Support Worker
Salary: £15.49 per hour
Job Type: Full Time, Part Time
Location: Sale, Manchester
Job Details
Casual Support Worker
Location – Waterside House, Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF
Salary – Band 3, £15.49 per hour
Working Pattern – Casual
Working hours – As and when required
Contract type – Casual
Closing date – 25th January 2026
Interview date – Weeks commencing 9th and 16th February 2026
Interview type – In person
About us:
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford – where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
We currently have an exciting vacancy within our team to enable us to continue to build on our success and also bring new experience, knowledge and ideas into the team.
About you:
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver service; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
About the Role:
Support Workers in the Supported Living Service provide personal care services to individuals within their own homes in accordance with the practices and procedures of the Local Authority. They provide support with personal care, medication, meal preparation and domestic tasks and social inclusion.
The Support Worker strives towards promoting and maximising the independence of Service Users and empowering and enabling individuals to make informed choices whilst living their lives to the full within the community.
Enquiries:
For more information contact Carol Monteith
Tel: 07870 900 810
Email: carol.monteith@trafford.gov.uk
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford – Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment – greater.jobs | www.inploi.com
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK – if in doubt please visit the following link Employers’ right to work checklist – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Right to Work – your right to work in the UK documentation will be checked.Trafford does not have a license to be able to offer sponsorships.
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Application Process
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Application Deadline
January 25th, 2026