Residential Support Worker

Could you enrich the lives of disadvantaged people?

At Bright Futures, we make a real difference to the lives of children and young adults with autism and learning difficulties.  Through our dedicated and outstanding team, we deliver outstanding care and education.  We invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can thrive and excel in their journey with us.

We can't promise that it will always be easy, but at Bright Futures, it will be worthwhile. You will be making a significant impact on the lives of the people we support.

We are looking for Residential Support Workers to join us at a brand new, custom designed home in Orrell.  Here you will be part of a team supporting 4 adults with autism and learning disabilities.

Rewards / Benefits  -

26591.40  per annum (this salary includes completing 1 sleep-in shift per week). The hourly rate for this role is £12.00, this will increase to £12.50 per hour when qualified. Shifts for this home are 5 days from 7, working a 37.5 hour week.  You would work a mix of early and later shifts, covering some weekend days.

Simply Health cashback scheme (includes dental / optical / physiotherapy / health and wellbeing support)

Fully funded Adults Care Worker Level 2 qualification

Care Friends employee referral & reward scheme to earn up to an extra £1000!

Bright Stars bonus payments, employee of the month

Overtime and extra sleep-in opportunities available

All meals & refreshments provided whilst at work

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme entitlement

Cycle to work Scheme

Life Assurance

Responsibilities  -

Provide the best care and support to the people we support and make a real difference in their lives

Be helpful, and proactive as you will have an important role in providing both high-quality provision care and creating a happy, home environment

Support the adults with their daily routines, to access education and varied activities in their local community

Requirements

Experience as a carer would be great but full training and induction are provided

Driver's licence is a real advantage to help take our people on great days out.

Be approachable, friendly, proactive, and engaging keen to develop yourself through experience, training and qualification

Safeguarding Requirements

• Bright Futures commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our requirement for the successful applicant would be to undertake enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

The new home is based a few minutes from junction 26 of the M6, as well as having great public transport links through the Bee Network and Northern Rail train services.

If this sounds like the job for you .... we would love to hear from you!