Overview
Job post summary
Date posted: 15 September 2025
Pay: £12.75 per hour
Role: Female Support Worker
Location: Runcorn
Role details
Shifts: 24 hours starting at 7am – 10pm with a sleep shift 10pm – 7am
Expected hours: 24 – 48 per week
Responsibilities and qualifications
* Full UK driver’s licence
* Competent verbal and written English
* Must have experience within health and social care settings
Meet the person you’ll be supporting
Who am I? I am a lady in my 30s who has Epilepsy, Learning disabilities, Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus, I am also non verbal.
What challenges do I have? I can display challenging behaviours.
What are my aspirations? To continue to live independently, eat a healthy diet, and for my days to be more focused on my activities.
What activities do I like to do? I go to keep fit and yoga, I love going to the park and going to the safari park, and getting out to go shopping or into the community.
How do I get out into my local community? I have a Motability vehicle which staff can use to access the community.
How would I describe myself? I am bubbly, energetic and have a good sense of humour. I like routine, and to get to know the team around me. I am welcoming of new faces.
What are some of my long-term goals? To have a positive staff team who can help me to continue doing fun activities.
Team and shifts
How many people support me at one time? I am supported on a 2:1 during the day and 1:1 during the night.
What shift patterns do my team do? My shift patterns are 7am to 10pm, with staff sleeping over and finishing the next morning at 7 am. Members of my current team have been supporting me for several years, and know my routines well, so you will get a full introduction and be well supported.
What we offer
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time; part time is pro-rated)
* Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social care diplomas and NVQs
* Get paid for your training and induction with us
* Enrol in our pension program after 3 months
* Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
* No uniform – casual dress
* DBS check paid by us
* This role does not involve travel between multiple sites during one shift; spend your whole shift with the person you support
Additional details
As a company we are unable to offer sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK; if you have been outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 10 years.
If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out about some of our other support worker vacancies, please email erin.greenhalgh@amore-group.co.uk, or phone 07930130088.
About the company
Our company strongly values internal progression, fostering a culture where our team are empowered to grow, develop their skills, and advance their careers.
Louis Benfield, Mobilisation Support Manager: "Amore has been great. I've progressed very well since joining this company, and I've seen others start from support work to working as Complex Care case officers. ... No matter who you are, your voice is always heard and it\'s just a really good company to work for."
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits
* On-site parking
* Language: English (preferred)
* Work Location: In person
#J-18808-Ljbffr