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Support Worker

New Focus
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This innovative community project in Preston is seeking an energetic Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
  • The salary ranges from £12.21 to £12.34 per hour, depending on qualifications, with additional sleepovers paid at £64 per night.
  • Candidates should ideally have Level 2 Health & Social Care, but relevant experience is also considered if no qualification is held.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends is essential, along with a strong value base to respect clients' wishes and promote their independence.
  • Experience in working with adults with learning disabilities or in mental health or youth work is desirable but not essential.

This isn't your regular job! Are you an open minded and energetic person? Can you work under pressure whilst retaining a calm and relaxed exterior and maintain your sense of humour? Can you see beyond the history of the person and remain determined to help people build good person-centred lives? Do you enjoy doing fun things such as bike riding, walking, music, films, playing football, badminton and fun days out? If this is up your street, we need you!

We are an innovative community project working with people with a learning disability and mental health issues who have additional needs. If you can commit to promoting the needs of others we can commit to helping you develop a rewarding career. Due to ongoing expansion, our positive and supportive management team and the people we work with are looking for;

(Based in Preston)

  • Salary £12.21ph - £12.34ph (Dependant on qualifications)
  • PLUS, additional sleepovers paid at £64 per night
  • Benefits include Pension, flexible holidays, Early Pay and Flourish Rewards.
  • Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and additional needs OR experience in mental health or youth work is desirable but not essential.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and alternate weekends is essential.

Ideally candidates should have Level 2 Health & Social Care, but relevant experience will be considered if no qualification held.

Applicants must have a strong value base, with an ability to respect the clients’ wishes and views and enable them to enjoy a full and enriched life of their choosing, confident of high quality, safe services, promoting independence, well-being and dignity.

Closing Date: 30th September 2025

 Please click ‘apply’ today to be considered as our Support Worker. We’d love to hear from you!

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