At Bright Futures, we believe every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our specialist home in Widnes, Liverpool, to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support. Job Role Our Widnes service is a fully detached three-bed home located just 10 minutes from the town centre, surrounded by parks, green spaces and scenic walking routes. The home offers a calm, friendly environment where adults can relax, feel safe and enjoy a balance of routine and independence. The individuals we support are active, outdoors-focused individuals who enjoy swimming, walking, hiking, including trips to Wales, shopping and getting involved in their community. Some also have additional health needs, such as epilepsy, so staff play an important role in providing consistent, bespoke support, promoting independence, and helping individuals stay engaged in the activities they love. As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of a young person or adult's support team, listening to their wishes, planning meaningful activities, championing their communication goals and keeping meticulous records. You will help to create a warm, stimulating environment whilst working a mix of day shifts and sleeps to meet individual needs. You'll do more than provide care – you'll be a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement, helping the people you support to achieve their own individual outcomes. Responsibilities Provide person-centred care and support tailored to individual needs Build trusting relationships and support emotional and behavioural needs using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication, and household tasks Promote independence and choice, encouraging the people we support to make their own decisions wherever possible Support with day-to-day activities to ensure the people we support make the most of every opportunity What we're looking for There are no formal qualifications required for this role, but we are looking for an individual that is: Passionate about person-centred care Resilient and tenacious Positive and proactive Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn Strong teamwork and communication skills Experience in care is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided. Full UK Driving Licence is advantageous. Salary & Benefits £13.05 - £13.65 p/h (based on experience and 1 sleep-in per week) Skills Based Pay – the more skills and qualifications you gain, the greater the reward Clearly defined career pathways with plenty of opportunities to progress Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing) Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000 Bright Stars scheme & Employee of the Month awards Free Meals on Shift Life Assurance Policy – 2x salary Cycle to Work Scheme Holiday entitlement increasing with each year of service Safeguarding Requirement Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required. Application Process Ready to join Bright Futures? Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include: Values Based Interview – We'll explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures' culture Competency Questions – You'll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role. For more information on our interview process, click here: Interviewing with Bright Futures If you have a passion for care and would like more information about this role, we encourage you to contact us on or 01925 759162. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. To find out more about working at Bright Futures, click here: Bright Futures Employee Value Proposition Join the team at Bright Futures and awaken your potential whilst improving the lives of the people we support. IND1