Residential Support Worker - Adults
Do you have a passion for care or looking for your next rewarding opportunity?
At Bright Futures, we make a real difference to the lives of children and adults with autism and learning disabilities. Through our dedicated team, we deliver outstanding care and education across the Northwest.
No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.
We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join an experienced and supportive team at our large, modern 4 bed adult home in Rainford. Here we support 4 adults with autism and learning disabilities. You'll be making a difference to their lives, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support; helping them to thrive.
The adults are very active - you could be taking them on long walks, train trips to Liverpool or drives in the countryside.
Benefits
Hourly rate of £12.60. You will also receive an extra £60 for 1 sleep in per week. The hourly rate increases to £13.15 when you are qualified
Healthcare cashback scheme (includes dental/optical/physiotherapy/ health and wellbeing support)
Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme to earn up to an extra £1000
Bright Stars bonus payments, employee of the month
All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work
Salary sacrifice schemes - pension, cycle to work and electric vehicle (subject to qualifying criteria)
Life assurance (2x salary)
Responsibilities
Your focus will be supporting people with autism and learning disabilities. This includes:
Engaging and empowering people's independence
Assisting people through all routines and activities
Supporting people with varied activities in their local communities
Supporting people to access education where required
Preparing and cooking meals
All general housekeeping duties
Supporting people to achieve their person-centred outcomes
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in the care sector but we provide full training so this isn't essential
Have a passion for providing great care
Be able to demonstrate resilience
Be approachable, friendly, proactive and flexible
Ideally have a full driving license
At Bright Futures, we support you to make a difference, awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of others.
Safeguarding Requirement
Bright Futures commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.