Person Specification
To provide personalised support to each individual in line with the individual’s person-centred plan. To assist people to live as citizens in the local community. The level of support will vary according to the agreed level of support required and informed choice. Support must be consistent with people’s rights, choices and responsibilities.
• To work with individuals in transition to their new home according to their care and support plan.
• Take part in helping people draw up/follow their person-centred plan and follow set Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans.
• Work in partnership with others to promote independence of choice.
• To act with integrity and to identify opportunities to celebrate achievements to allow a positive, respectful and trusting relationship to grow and support people to improve their confidence and self -esteem.
• Support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle including physical health and improving self-care.
• Support people to manage their own physical, mental health and wellbeing in a positive manner.
• Support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs and access community activities.
• Support people to manage finances to meet domestic responsibilities and personal aspirations.
• To support with domestic tasks and practical issues such as dealing with neighbours and keeping their house clean.
• Support people to access other services and attend, as appropriate, case conferences, reviews etc.
• Support people to maintain the safety and security of their home.
• To prompt individuals and undertake personal care duties as required.
• To write up & record activities undertaken on the appropriate database, completing risk assessments according to Imagine’s policy and procedure.
Vacancy Details
Job Reference: 25/43
Hours: Part-time (16 hours per week), working a shift pattern that includes sleep in duties
Salary: £10,184.77 per annum plus £65 for sleep in shift
Based in: Oswaldtwistle
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays allowance, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits.
About us
At Imagine Independence, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours. Our mission is to combat stigma and help people lead meaningful lives by celebrating their individuality and embracing the power of small steps.
Why Join us?
• Transform Lives: Make a genuine impact every day and see the difference you make in people’s lives.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive comprehensive training that includes face-to-face sessions, online learning, and hands-on shadowing.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social care.
Role Overview
We are expanding and need Specialist Support Workers to support individuals with various needs including learning disabilities, autism, complex behaviours, mental health conditions, and more. You’ll assist with daily living tasks, personal care, and community engagement.
Responsibilities
• Person-centered support: Help individuals feel connected to their community and safe in their homes.
• Daily Living Support: Support with cooking, budgeting, personal care, education, and healthcare.
• Engaging activities: Participate in drives, walks, seaside visits, music, arts and crafts, swimming, and more.
About You
• Compassionate and Patient: You have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on others' lives, showing empathy and understanding in all interactions.
• Fun and enthusiastic: You bring energy and creativity to your work, finding joy in engaging activities and inspiring those around you.
• Reliable and committed: You are dependable and consistent, providing steady support while maintaining clear and respectful boundaries.
Imagine is a values-based recruiter and so it will be seeking to ensure that the successful candidate will align with the following:
•Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone.
• Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.
• Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop. We never give up on people.
• Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.
• Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.
For an initial chat, please call Suzanne Crooks, service manager on 07816 131 387.
To download full job description and person specification, please visit our website: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/work-with-us/current-vacancies/
CV’s are to be returned no later than the closing date/time either by email to recruitment@imagineindependence.org.uk or post to 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a face-to-face induction which will be held in our Burnley office.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Closing date for applications: 22nd of August 2025 at 5.00pm.
Interviews will take place: 29th August and 01st of September 2025.
Imagine reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.