The Vacancy 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 St Helens, to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support. Job Role Our St Helens residential service is a fully detached, five-bed home just a 10-minute walk from the town centre. It provides a calm, structured setting where five adults receive personalised 2:1 support, tailored to their individual needs and daily routines. The individuals we support are mostly non-verbal and have a range of conditions, including autism, Down syndrome, and epilepsy. They enjoy varied activities such as sensory sessions, swimming, indoor skydiving at the Trafford Centre, community centre involvement, and college placements. Staff play an important role in offering encouragement, supporting engagement, and assisting individuals with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, so they can participate fully and comfortably in their routines. As a Senior Support Worker, you’ll combine hands-on support with team leadership to make a real impact. You’ll be a role model for best practice which will include guiding and motivating colleagues, supporting new staff through their induction, and ensuring our care meets the highest standards. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you’ll work directly with the people we support, supporting them in their day to day, planning meaningful activities, and keeping meticulous records. Salary & benefits £32,242.07- £36,035.26 inclusive of one sleep per week Healthcare cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing) Care Friends referral rewards up to £2,000 Bright Stars bonus scheme & Employee of the Month awards Free meals on shift Life assurance policy 2x salary What we’re looking for The ideal candidate will have the following: Level 2 Adult Care Worker Qualification or equivalent is desirable (Adult’s only) Previous experience in a care role in a senior/team leader/supervisory capacity Be committed to continuous improvement of the home and the team A passion for person-centred care Resilient and tenacious Have a positive and proactive mindset Strong teamwork and communication skills Full UK Driving Licence is preferred 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