Support Worker, Southport (North Sefton)

Autism Initiatives Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Southport is seeking a Support Worker to provide personalized care to individuals, promoting their independence and community involvement. The ideal candidate should have a caring attitude and prior experience in a similar role. This full-time position offers opportunities to work closely with individuals in a supportive environment, helping them pursue their interests and actively participate in their community activities. Competitive salary and opportunities for career development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting, preferably as a support worker.
• Ability to encourage independence and promote community engagement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop trust and rapport with the individuals supported.
• Assist with personal care and promote independence.
• Encourage participation in community activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Experience with personal care

Supporting community activities

Job description

Support Worker, Southport (North Sefton)

Salary: £24,657 per annum pro rata, based on 39 hours per week Contract Type: Full Time Hours: 39 hours per week Job Reference Number: SOU-RP-IA Job Location: England Job Area: Southport, Merseyside Closing Date:29th December 2025

£24,657 per annum pro rata, based on 39 hours per week

We have full time positions available for a caring and experienced Support Workers to join our established staff team at our service in Southport.

More about the role:

Our service currently supports 2 ladies who live in a bungalow in the Southport area. Our established team currently support with personal care duties, as well as supporting with wheelchair use and hoists. The ladies we support take an active interest in integrating more in activities within the local community. This will include hobbies such as swimming, trike cycling, attending local cafes and coffee shops, or trips to the cinema.

Our service in Southport also focuses on:

• Supporting people to be as independent as possible in their homes
• Supporting people to achieve and be successful
• Helping people we support to pursue their interests and enjoy their lives
• Enabling people we support to be active members of their communities

Who we are looking for:

As a Support Worker you will develop a trusting and respectful rapport with people we support and support with personal care, whilst promoting and encouraging independence. You will also provide quality support which is personalised to individual health and well‑being needs. The role will also involve promoting community engagement, enabling people we support to be part of their local community.

We can offer both full time and part time roles, please do get in touch to find out more!

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team in Southport we’d be delighted to hear from you.

If you require any support with the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0151 932 2242 who will be happy to help you.

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We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.