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Support Worker

Preston, UK
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Company: PRECEDO HEALTHCARE SERVICES LIMITED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £12.60 per hour

Support Worker

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts available

Precedo Healthcare are seeking experienced support workers to work within a supported living residential unit which provides high-quality 24-hour supported living services to adults aged 18+ with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and associated conditions. We are passionate about enabling people to live as independently as possible, helping them to lead fulfilling lives within their local community.

We will be supporting the service to promote a person-centred and recovery-focused goal, the service promotes flexible support tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Whether it’s developing life skills, managing a tenancy, or accessing training and employment, we are here every step of the way.

Who We Support:

Our support worker will supporting adults who may need support due to:

Learning disabilities

Autism and associated conditions

Mental health conditions or dementia

Physical or sensory disabilities

Drug or alcohol issues

Acquired brain injuries

Frailty due to age

Certain physical illnesses

About the Role:

As an experienced Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting people with complex needs to live independently and achieve their goals. You’ll work as part of a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate established team to deliver personalised care and support.

Duties may include but not limited to:

Support individuals to build everyday living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping

Assist with personal care and medication management

Support people in maintaining tenancies and understanding tenancy agreements

Promote community involvement, helping individuals to access services and build relationships

Develop independent travel and budgeting skills

Encourage and enable choice, decision-making, and independence

Assist in accessing education, training, employment, and leisure activities

Help people apply for and manage benefits

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience working as a support worker in a similar care/support setting

A person-centred, empathetic, and respectful approach

Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins if required

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it) is desirable but not essential

A full UK driving licence is a plus but not essential

Precedo Healthcare is committed to equality, diversity, and safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks in line with local safeguarding procedures.

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