At Bright Futures, we champion the potential of every person with autism and a learning disability, believing wholeheartedly in their ability to thrive and lead the most fulfilling lives. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our specialist home in Rixton, Warrington , to provide high-quality care and life-enriching opportunities to the people we support. Job Role Our Rixton home is set in a beautiful farmhouse on the rural outskirts of Warrington. Surrounded by scenic countryside yet still within reach of the town centre, the home offers a calm, spacious environment where the people we support can feel safe and settled and achieve their own individual outcomes. The individuals living here are very active and thrive when spending time outdoors. They enjoy hikes, walks, and almost any activity that lets them explore nature, so our support focuses on helping them stay active, engaged, and enjoying the routines they love. As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of their day-to-day support team, actively valuing and amplifying what matters to them, empowering their communication and independence, planning fulfilling activities. You will also keep records of their needs, support provided and progress. 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 the best 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 25,516.01 - 29,817.77 (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. #IND1 TPBN1_UKTJ
Job Title
Support Worker