Support Worker

Join a genuinely supportive Liverpool care team, earn £14 an hour, receive full training and a funded DBS, and make a real difference every day. Support Worker, Days and Waking Nights Location: Liverpool WA7, across Starling Close and Dalwood Close and Lessingham Road WA8, Pay: £14.00 per hour Shifts: 8am to 8pm days and 8pm to 8am waking nights Start date: Immediate starts available Are you looking for a Support Worker role where you can build meaningful relationships, make a genuine difference and feel properly supported by the people around you? Transforming Support is recruiting Support Workers across three supported living services in Liverpool. The roles involve supporting adults with a range of physical health, mental health, learning disability and complex support needs. Opportunities are available across day shifts and waking nights at Lessingham Road, Starling Close and Dalwood Close. Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for these roles. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. What is on offer

£14.00 per hour£1000 a year discretionary bonusDay shifts from 8am to 8pmWaking night shifts from 8pm to 8am11 paid hours per 12-hour shiftOvertime available at £14.00 per hour28 days’ holiday, plus bank holidaysCompany-funded enhanced DBS checkFull role-specific trainingCare Certificate training available where requiredImmediate start opportunitiesSupportive and accessible managementCareer development opportunitiesAct of Kindness recognition schemeA collaborative team environmentNo driving licence required The role As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support that helps individuals live as independently, safely and confidently as possible. The exact focus will vary by service: Lessingham Road supports individuals with physical health needs, including epilepsy, Parkinson’s and dysphagia. Dalwood Close supports individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs and behaviours that may challenge. Starling Close provides similar support, with a strong focus on one-to-one care, clear documentation and medication administration. Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting individuals with daily living activitiesPromoting independence, choice and dignityBuilding trusting and positive relationshipsSupporting people to access the communityHelping individuals manage their health and wellbeingSupporting with medication in line with training and proceduresMaintaining clear and accurate recordsFollowing safeguarding, health and safety and support plansWorking closely with colleagues, families and other professionalsProviding consistent support during day or waking night shifts About you We are looking for kind, reliable and resilient people who genuinely want to support others. For roles at Starling Close and Dalwood Close, at least six months’ experience in care or support would be preferred because of the complex needs and behaviours involved. For Lessingham Road, at least six months experience in care or support ideally in supporting physical health needs. A Care Certificate would be an advantage, but it is not essential because this can be completed as part of your training. You should also have:

A caring and respectful approachGood communication skillsThe ability to remain calm in challenging situationsReliability and a strong work ethicThe confidence to work independently and as part of a teamThe ability to complete clear and accurate recordsThe ability to reliably travel to the service for 8am or 8pm shift startsThe right to work in the UK without sponsorship The services are accessible by public transport. Starling Close is opposite a train station and also has nearby bus routes. Applicants should check that public transport is available for their required shift times, particularly on Sundays. Why join Transforming Support? You will be joining an organisation with a strong culture, supportive management and accessible leadership. The focus is not simply on completing tasks. Staff are encouraged to build meaningful relationships, support independence and help people become more involved in their communities. You will also receive ongoing training and opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. Recruitment process The recruitment process will include:

An initial screening interviewA Teams interviewA possible face-to-face meeting or site visitA quick offer for successful candidatesImmediate onboarding and compliance checks Apply today with your CV. Alternative job titles may include: Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Learning Disability Support Worker, Complex Needs Support Worker, Waking Night Support Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Residential