Maternity Cover - Support Worker - #1763511

MATERNITY COVER - SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED - MELLOR, STOCKPORT

Join a team that makes a real difference - every single day.

Brook Street Social Care is seeking a reliable, dynamic, and caring Support Worker to cover maternity period of up to 10 months to provide one-to-one support to a vibrant and fun-loving young adult with complex needs, based in the Mellor area of Stockport.

This is a unique opportunity to become a part of a small, dedicated care team making a genuine impact in someone's life - both at home and out in the community.

ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL
You'll be supporting a young person who lives life to the fullest! Their hobbies include:

• Drumming & rock music


• Trips to the cinema & love for the Marvel Universe


• Video gaming sessions


• Skiing, football, and attending football matches

Each day is different, and your support will help them experience it all with confidence and independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting personal care and manual handling


• Driving the client's adapted vehicle (clean UK licence essential)


• Facilitating college work and therapy sessions


• Assisting with community activities and outings


• Following client-specific training and support plans

SHIFT DETAILS
You'll be required to work 3-4 shifts per week, on a rotating basis.
Current shift pattern:

• 
  Mon - Wed: 7am - 5pm


• 
  Thu - Sat: 10am - 8pm

PAY & CONTRACT

• 
  Weekday Rate: 14.69/hr


• 
  Weekend Rate: 15.91/hr


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  Minimum 30 hours/week (with extra hours available)


• 
  Annual Salary: 22,916.40+ (based on minimum contracted hours)

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Flexibility and availability across shift patterns


• Excellent punctuality and timekeeping


• Full clean UK driving licence and confidence driving along rural roads


• Physically able to deliver personal care and manual handling


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to build positive rapport and support therapeutic engagement

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Background in personal care and social care


• Health & Social Care qualifications (or working towards them)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A MATERNITY COVER POST FOR UP TO 10 MONTHS

If you're passionate about making a difference, enjoy building genuine connections, and have the drive to support someone in living a full and independent life - we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Brook Street Social Care - where your work matters.