Support Worker - Independent Enabler

Support Worker - Independent Enabler

£12.25 per hour rising to £12.38 after training & probation.

Full time/part time available including evenings, weekends and waking nights.

New service coming soon!

We are excited to announce that we are working with Bury Council and housing partners on an exciting new scheme which will open in August 2024. Currently known as St Maryss, a beautiful property in the centre of Bury comprising of 8 self-contained flats will be renamed by the first tenants of the scheme.

St Mary’s is designed to support young adults aged 18-25 with mild learning disability and/or autism. The purpose is to support the development of independence for a maximum of two years, after which they will be supported by other services in Bury.

About you

Are you a person who thrives on making a positive difference and enjoys empowering people to succeed?

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting young adults on their journey to independence.

Previous experience of working with people with a learning disability and/or autism is not essential as you will be supported with training and learning opportunities relevant to the role. What is important is that you share our values and that you want to see people be the best that they can be.

No one will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we're saying and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

About the role

You will work flexibly as part of a team on a rota basis including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. In addition, there will be waking night support opportunities available too.

As part of the role, your approach will be to facilitate and enable learning which builds people's confidence and life skills, developing appropriate relationships with people we support, their families and wider professionals whilst maintaining a supportive approach to each person.

Depending on the needs of the people we support within the service, there may also be some support with personal care such as supporting with medication.

Further information about the role can be found in thejob description.

In return for your contribution we will support you throughout your career -

We provide a wide range of employee benefits, career development and lifestyle support services to ensure that you too feel supported, fulfilled and valued from day one of your employment with us.

Persona is committed to being an inclusive employer and recognises the value of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all people, irrespective of their personal characteristics or circumstances, and appointments are made objectively based upon talents, abilities and experience.

Where possible, we will support employees to work flexibly or with adjustments, so that they can perform to their best ability. We are committed to providing a working environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where individual skills and life experiences are valued.

Please note

Satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment.

If this sounds like the role for you:

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a service which will positively impact the future lives of the people who will be living at St Marys. So, if this is the role for you

Closing date: 17th May 2024

Interviews will take place on: 24th May 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to workers from outside of the UK.