Support worker Nights (Residential services) 30 hrs

We’re Supportability

Since 1953 we have been supporting children, young people and adults with a wide range of complex learning and physical disabilities. Our aim is to enable those with a learning and physical disability to live a fulfilled and independent life.

How do we help?

Put simply – we ‘Support’. We’re passionate about providing quality support services that enable those with complex learning and physical disabilities to access and use their inherent capabilities. Supportability enables those with a learning and physical disability to enjoy and take part in everyday life experiences.

Our Vision

Where people with a learning and/or physical disability are present and active participants in their local community and have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.

Our Mission

To stand alongside the people we support, providing them with the skills, opportunities and confidence to participate as they would choose in the life of their communities

We’re looking for a Support Worker to join our team at Cheddle Lodge..

We are looking for a  night Support Worker to join the team at our Residential Service in Cheddle Lodge based in the town of Cheadle, which provides support to 13 adults with Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to supporting people and share our values to make the residential service a home.

What we value;

Opportunity – where people thrive through choice.

Inclusive – Respecting and championing our differences.

Caring – Caring for each other in a way that we would wish to be cared for.

Wellbeing – Create meaningful relationships and have good support networks.

Do you have what we are looking for?

We are looking for a Support Worker to work Nights at our Residential Service in Cheadle, Cheddle Lodge, which provides support to 13 adults with Cerebral Palsy and associated disabilities.   The night shift is 9.30pm – 7.30am.

We are looking for people who can demonstrate compassion and empathy in their approach to supporting people, either through previous roles in social care or personal transferable life experiences.

All we ask is that you have the values and the desire to engage with people to support their needs and enable them to pursue opportunities and interests with dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who –

• will work to provide an excellent standard of person-centred care in a safe and nurturing environment
• Will support daily routines to provide structure and stability for Residents
• Are committed to supporting our Service Users to receive an excellent standard of care and giving them the opportunity to live a full and active life
• Have a professional and person-centred approach
• Understand the needs of and a positive attitude towards people with disabilities
• Are willing to work flexibly to cover shifts that will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written (including basic IT skills)

In return you can expect the following from us:

• Double pay for bank holidays
• 30 days holiday rising to 40 days with service (inclusive of bank holidays and pro rata for part time staff)
• Induction and training programme
• Pension
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Opportunities for progression and development via relevant qualifications plus more

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. You must have evidence of right to work in the UK and please note that we do not offer sponsorship opportunities.

A copy of the job description is available here Support Worker (May 2024)

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV to HR@supportability.org.uk