Engage Support is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join its Manchester team. The ideal candidate will have clear and calm communication skills, a passion for working with individuals with complex needs, and the willingness to give 100% every day. While being fully vaccinated against Covid-19 is desirable, the most important qualities are empathy, patience, and resilience in supporting clients who may display challenging behaviours.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while building a meaningful career in social care
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £28,367 – £29,644
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Location: Manchester
About the Role
Looking for something fun and rewarding?
Engage Support is a progressive, growing Organisation that provides a range of community support options for young adults who have learning disabilities and autism.
We are currently looking for people to join our Manchester service for young adults living in their own tenancies.
Benefits with us:
- Competitive salary between * £28,367 – £29,644
- Sleep shift bonus of £70 per sleep
- 30 days inclusive of bank holidays annual leave
- Simply Health scheme for employees providing access to dedicated councillors and funding towards eye care, dental treatments and prescription costs.
- Blue light cards provided offering a range of discounts exclusive to health care workers including discount on food shops, restaurants, clothes and days out
- Employee of the quarter to recognise outstanding work
- Excellent Refer a friend bonus (for full time staff up to £1,500 per referral)
- Hiking gear provided worth £100
- Food & drink provided on shift
- Positive and welcoming team approach
- Full training given and career path available for those looking to progress
- Vouchers provided for a new baby by Engage Support
- Sleeping equipment
- Workplace pension scheme
- Based on £26,424.84 on a grade 2 + 1 sleep a week (£70)
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You will be supporting young adults between the ages of 16 – 40 with their daily living skills such as cooking, shopping, paying bills. Making sure that the individuals stay as independent in their life as they can be and fulfil their dreams by empowering people in their wants and wishes.
We do a variety of fun activities such as walking, hiking, swimming, cinema & gym. We are looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Experience in the Care sector is an advantage but no essential as we believe that matching the right person/support worker with the right individuals is fundamental to ensuring the success of people’s services and their ability to achieve the best possible quality of life, so we are looking for people who have:
- Clear and calm communication
- Fully vaccinated against Covid 19 – desirable
- Willingness to give 100% every day
- Passion for working with complex individuals who display challenging behaviour
- A Flexible approach is essential and you will need to be available to work various shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-in shifts.
The position will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check, as well as full employment history and references check.
Applications can be made by submitting your CV and a covering letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified? APPLY HERE
Application Deadline
Open until filled