Support Worker – Preston
Pay: From Real Living Wage and above (dependent on experience and shift type)
Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts (including waking nights)
Contract: Agency / Ongoing flexible work
Precedo Healthcare are seeking experienced support workers to work within a supported living residential unit in Preston, and other surrounding area’s, which provides high-quality 24-hour supported living services to adults aged 18+ with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and associated conditions, enabling people to live as independently as possible, and lead fulfilling lives within their local community.
Precedo Support Workers will be supporting the service to promote a person-centred and recovery-focused goal, working with flexible support tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Who We Support:
Our support worker will supporting adults who may need support due to:
Learning disabilities
Autism and associated conditions
Mental health conditions or dementia
Physical or sensory disabilities
Drug or alcohol issues
Acquired brain injuries
Frailty due to age
Certain physical illnesses
About the Role:
As an experienced Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting people with complex needs to live independently and achieve their goals. You’ll work as part of a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate established team to deliver personalised care and support.
Duties may include but not limited to:
Support individuals to build everyday living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping
Assist with personal care and medication management
Support people in maintaining tenancies and understanding tenancy agreements
Promote community involvement, helping individuals to access services and build relationships
Encourage and enable choice, decision-making, and independence
Assist in accessing education, training, employment, and leisure activities
Help people apply for and manage benefits
What We’re Looking For:
Previous experience working as a support worker in a similar care/support setting
A person-centred, empathetic, and respectful approach
Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins if required
A full UK driving licence is a plus but not essential
Precedo Healthcare is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks in line with local safeguarding procedures.