Overview
Amore Complex Care are looking for fun and outgoing support workers to support a young lady in her 20s with autism. She loves music, arts and crafts, and has a busy routine in the community.
Please note we don’t offer sponsorship, and candidates must have a right to work in the UK.
Role details
Role: Female and Male Support workers
Location: Leigh
Salary: £12.75 per hour
Shifts: 12 hours either 8 am – 8 pm or 8 pm – 8 am wake nights
Responsibilities and requirements
* Role essentials: Competent verbal and written English
* Experience: Must have experience within health and social care settings
* Meet the person you’ll be supporting:
o Who am I? I am a young lady in my 20s.
o What activities do I do? I love listening to music (brass music which I play), singing, and dancing. I love performing arts and drama.
o What challenges do I have? I have learning disabilities, autism and epilepsy, which can affect my movement and behaviour at times.
o What activities do I do? I visit the cinema, enjoy a pub lunch, and like visiting sensory rooms to relax. Noise can overwhelm me.
o What types of people do I get along with? People with good communication skills, who are outgoing and fun. I have a good sense of humour and value good rapport with my family who spend time with me.
Team and shift information
* Team size: I am supported by 1 staff member at night.
* Shift patterns: 9 pm – 9 am wake nights and 9 am – 9 pm days
* Training: Staff will receive a bespoke training course tailored to my needs.
What we offer
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (full-time; part-time is pro-rated)
* Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities by funding Health and Social Care diplomas and NVQs
* Get paid for your training and induction
* Enrol in our pension program after 3 months
* Referral bonus scheme – earn up to £250 for every successful referral
* No uniform – casual clothes are worn
* DBS paid by us
* Role does not involve travel between multiple sites during a shift; spend the whole shift with the person you support
* Blue Light Discount
Additional notes: 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 the UK for longer than a year in the last 10 years.
How to apply
If you have any questions about this role or would like to find out about other support worker vacancies, please email erin.greenhalgh@amore-group.co.uk or call 07930 130088.
Our company strongly values internal progression and a culture where our team are empowered to grow, develop skills, and advance their careers. Hear from some of our current staff members who have progressed within care:
Louis Benfield, Mobilisation Support Manager: "Amore has been great. I've progressed since joining this company and have seen others move from support work to Complex Care roles. The investment from Amore is what sets them apart; they promote internally and make you feel valued. Your voice is heard and it’s a good company to work for."
Salary and benefits (summary)
* Pay: £12.75 per hour
* Benefits: Casual dress, Company pension, Referral programme
* Shift: Day shift
* Language: English (preferred)
* Work Location: In person
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