Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Garstang
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 18 hours over two days
Salary: £13.00 per hour
About the Role
Come and join our fantastic team here at Cedar Health and Wellbeing. We’re currently recruiting motivated, positive and compassionate individuals to join our Outreach Service in Garstang, supporting a young male adult with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs in his own home.
This role is ideal for someone who can use their initiative, think creatively, and take a proactive, outcome-focused approach. Whether you’re new to care or already experienced, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support to grow in your role and progress your career with us.
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner
- Assist with mobility, dressing, bathing, and grooming as needed
- Support the client with daily routines and activities
- Maintain clear and respectful communication with the client and team members
Our Mission
We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality residential and supported living care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs.
We aim to support people to reach their full potential, improve their health and wellbeing, and lead meaningful lives.
Our Values
Integrity – We do what’s right, not what’s easy.
Accountability – We own our actions and outcomes.
Respect – We recognise and value everyone’s individuality.
Passionate – We truly care about what we do.
Nurture – We believe everyone can grow and develop.
What We Offer
· Pay: £13.00
· Bank Holiday Enhancements: Time and a half
· Annual Leave: 224 hours per year including bank holidays, increasing with length of service (up to 240 hours) for full time staff. (Part time would be pro rata)
· Private Healthcare: Money back on dental/optical, mental health support and more
· Private Pension Scheme – we contribute to your future
· Blue Light Card: Reimbursed cost, with discounts in-store and online
· Regular Supervision: Time with management to discuss your ideas and development
· Career Pathways: Clear progression from support worker to management
· Bonus: £250 bonus after 6-month probation (full-time staff only)
· Refer a Friend: £250 for every successful full-time referral after 6 months
· Training: Paid 2-week face-to-face induction in Chorley, followed by site induction and mentorship
· Permanent Part Time Contracts
Your Responsibilities
· Provide high-quality care and support to individuals with autism and/or learning disabilities in a residential setting
· Deliver personalised support as outlined in each individual’s bespoke plan
· Encourage choice, control, and independence in all aspects of daily life
· Support the development of life skills and community inclusion
· Promote health, wellbeing, and safety at all times
· Build strong, respectful relationships with the people you support
· What We’re Looking For
· We’re looking for individuals who are:
· Positive, calm, friendly and patient
· Able to work well in a team and independently
· Proactive, with strong problem-solving skills
· Emotionally resilient and reflective in approach
· Reliable and committed to making a difference
· Good communicators who can follow plans and respond appropriately in challenging situations
Requirements
· Aged 18 or over
· Right to work in the UK
· Able to complete an Enhanced DBS (Criminal Record Check)
· Full UK Driving Licence – Desired
· Able to work day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable (but not essential):
· A qualification in Health and Social Care
· Experience working with adults with autism, learning disabilities, or behaviours of concern
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 18 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience of working with people with Autism, ADHD and Challenging Behaviours
- Are you on a visa (if so what visa is this)
- Are you on a sponsor or do you require a sponsor in the next 9 months
Work Location: In person