Job description
Make a Real Difference - Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing as a Support Worker and Support Lives with Compassion and Dignity. Apply Today
Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Congleton
Rate of Pay: £12.50 per hour
Shifts: Full time hours with fleixibility required
Contract Type: Full time
Please note: Due to the personal care needs of our clients, this role is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
About Us
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the community, helping people live as independently and safely as possible.
Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?
Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you'll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.
Benefits
* Weekly Pay - PAYE or Umbrella
* Holiday Pay (PAYE)
* Enhanced Bank Holiday Rates
* Ongoing support from our Nurse Care Manager and Registered Manager
* Free clinical and theory training from experienced nurses
* Career development opportunities
* Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)
About the Role
In this role you will be supporting a young man with autism and fluctuating mental health issues. This will include helping him with personal care and encouraging him to take part in activities, and making sure his basic needs are met. Support work is a highly rewarding role where you assist individuals, often with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical challenges, to live as independently and confidently as possible. As a Support Worker, you'll provide practical help with daily tasks, offer emotional encouragement, and promote social inclusion, enabling people to lead fulfilling lives at home and in the community.
Key responsibilities may include:
1. Supporting individuals with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and personal care
2. Promoting independence and helping service users develop life skills
3. Providing emotional support and building positive relationships
4. Assisting with medication management (where required and trained)
5. Supporting individuals to access the community, attend appointments, or participate in social activities
6. Encouraging and enabling service users to achieve personal goals
7. Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns to the care team
8. Ensuring a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment at all times
Key Requirements
* Must have own vehicle or be within a commutable distance
* Flexibility to work different shifts when required
* Minimum 6 months of professional care experience
* Right to work in the UK
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
* Up-to-date CV with full work history
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV. If your application is successful, a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch to learn more about your experience, interests, and suitability for the role.
Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.
Ready to take the next step in your care career? Apply today and join a team that makes a difference every day.