Salary
£23,875 FTE per annum
Location
Dougie Mac, Young Adult Service - ST4 8FN
This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.
The Vacancy
We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic individual to join our specialist Young Adult Service at Dougie Mac. Whether you have experience as a Support Worker, Youth Worker, SEN Teaching Assistant, Life Skills Mentor, or you have an interest in working with young adults – we'd love to hear from you.
Our growing and specialist Young Adult Service have an exciting opportunity for a Care Support Worker to join our dedicated and supportive team. You'll work with inspiring young adults with life-limiting and complex health needs, helping them develop independence, explore new experiences, and live with dignity, choice and opportunity.
About the Role
As a Care Support Worker, you'll support young adults aged in a vibrant, nurse-led service that blends clinical care with personal development and social support. You'll work as part of a supportive team – never in isolation – delivering holistic, person-centred care that truly matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting daily routines, communication, and personal care needs
* Delivering meaningful activities tailored to each young adult's interests
* Encouraging independence, confidence and life skills development
* Working alongside families, nurses, therapists, and volunteers
* Supporting home or community visits when required
* Maintaining high standards of dignity, respect, and professional boundaries
What We're Looking For
You don't need to have worked as a Support Worker before – we're more interested in the person you are. If you have the right values, attitude, and motivation, we'll give you the training and support to build the skills.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
* Are naturally caring, calm, and confident working with people who may communicate or engage in different ways
* Want to help others develop independence, build life skills, and enjoy new experiences
* Can work well as part of a team and bring a positive, flexible attitude
* Have a genuine interest in working with young adults
Why Join Dougie Mac?
At Dougie Mac, we believe in caring for our team as much as we do for the young adults and families we support. You'll be part of a passionate, collaborative team who live our CARE values every day – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
As a Dougie Mac employee, you'll also enjoy:
* 35 days annual leave, rising with length of service
* Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
* A competitive Pension Scheme
* DBS check paid for by the hospice
* Learning & Development opportunities tailored to your goals
Salary: £23,875 FTE per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours a week (will also consider 30 hours a week)
Applications close: Sunday 14th September 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 24th September 2025
How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.
For more information, please contact:
Linda McNee ¦
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.
Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV's alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.
About Us
At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Our Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Our Benefits
Pension Scheme
Health Cash Plan & EAP
Company Sick Pay
Life Assurance
Generous Holidays and opportunity to buy and sell
Free Hospice Parking