Support Worker
Based in one of our services at Levenshulme and Stockport

• Do you feel it is time you had a valued role and not just a job?
• Do you have the desire to help others, to make a difference?
• Are you looking for a job that it not your everyday 9-5?
• Are you looking for a job that can keep you fit and healthy?

If you have answered 'yes' to any of the above, we would love to hear from you!
Here at City Care Partnership we believe in offering a fresh start to everyone who joins us, whether they have experience in social care or not. We recognise our Support Workers as more than just a Support Worker you will be known as a Community Access Support Partner, someone who makes a real and lasting difference to the lives of people we support.
Experience with learning disabilities, autism, behaviours of concern and an understanding of Positive Behaviour Support is preferred. However, we will also consider individuals whose values align with our own and are committed to offering outstanding person-centred care.
Our starting salary if you have not worked in our field before is £25,467 per annum (full time 39 hour per week contract) with additional payments of £73.03 per sleep-in (not waking nights) and enhanced overtime pay.
If you have 12 months learning disability/autism experience and have a completed care certificate, QCF/RQF/NVQ 2 or psychology/social work degree, we offer a starting salary of £26,011 per annum (full time 39 hour per week contract) with additional payments of £73.03 per sleep-in (not waking nights) plus enhanced overtime pay.
We also offer award winning training and development and a host of fantastic benefits.
Our staff teams are dedicated to making a real and lasting difference to those we support and we want to hear from people looking for a positive change to their career who wish to join them.
Apply now for an immediate interview at a time and date that suits you.
About us…
City Care Partnership is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist services for adults with learning disabilities and autism. With more than 30 years’ experience we provide bespoke and innovative assessment and care packages in a range of supported living models which include 24hour domiciliary care and residential care home support services. We support people of all ages and focus on coaching people to be more independent.
The Role of a Support Worker…

• Support in accessing activities including hiking, swimming, horse riding, canal boating, dog walking, arts & crafts, music, drama and socialising with others.
• Making a real and lasting difference to people’s lives.
• Assisting with day to day living tasks, including cooking.
• Completing paperwork to a good standard.
• Supporting our clients to live as independently as possible.
• Companionship.
• Encouraging positive relations with all involved.

All applicants will be required to hold a full UK/EU MANUAL driving licence, held for a minimum of 12 months to enable you to drive the company or the client's vehicles.
Shifts are given 4 to 6 weeks in advance. Our full time rotas cover a 7 day period, mornings, afternoons, evenings, including sleep ins.
Additional benefits...

• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programme
• Health plan providing payment towards eye care, dental treatment, therapy treatments & prescription costs for you and your children
• Unlimited ongoing training and support
• Clear routes into management or specialist support roles
• 30 days holiday per year
• Rotas given 4-6 weeks in advance
• Generous allowance of £150 towards a coat & boots for activities
• Company paid enhanced DBS
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme
• Investors in Staff Awards Scheme
• Value in action programme
• Access to a Blue Light card
• Tradepoint/B&Q Discount card

Supplemental pay types:

• Optional overtime at enhanced rate
• On average an extra £3,490 per annum if you do one sleep a week, more if you do more sleep shifts a week
• Discretionary yearly bonus

Unfortunately we do not currently offer sponsorship.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,467.00-£29,515.00 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Physical Setting:

• Care home
• Residential home

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Are you happy to go hiking?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full MANUAL UK/EU Driving Licence held for over 12 months (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person