Job Introduction
Support Worker
Location: Leigh
Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour (weekly or monthly pay available)
Shift Pattern: 30 hours on shift, nights and days
Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic female Support Worker to provide 1:1 care for a bright and much-loved 10-year-old girl living at home with her parents in Leigh.
She has DiGeorge syndrome and requires round-the-clock support from a consistent team. She is non-verbal, so you will learn to understand her individual communication cues, with full specialist training provided. She is a warm and engaging child who enjoys baking, sensory play, music, Disney films, and pampering, and is supported by a loving extended family. She has complex clinical needs, including ventilator dependency via tracheostomy, epilepsy, dystonia, scoliosis, visual and hearing impairments, and has a J-Peg for nutritional and fluids.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality, person-centred care across day and night shifts
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Support with clinical needs (full training provided)
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Learn and respond to her unique non-verbal communication methods
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Promote engagement in activities, play, and community outings
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Maintain a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment
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Work collaboratively with her family and wider care team
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Follow individualised care plans and established routines
Experience & Skills of a Support Worker:
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Experience supporting children, non-verbal individuals, or those with complex needs is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
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You should be Kind, patient, and compassionate
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Reliable and consistent in your approach
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You should be willing to learn specialist skills and communication methods
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Comfortable working within a family home environment
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Enjoys engaging in play, sensory, and creative activities
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Able to work as part of a small, stable team
Benefits:
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Westfield Rewards – enjoy exclusive discounts with over 1,000 well‑known retailers, restaurants, and travel brands.
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Westfield Health Cash Plan – includes 24/7 GP access and cashback on everyday health expenses.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential support for wellbeing, financial advice, and personal relationships
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Blue Light Card – access to fantastic discounts and free or reduced‑price event tickets.
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Acuity Academy – ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and continuous professional development
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Career Progression – clear opportunities to gain experience and advance within the organisation.
Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for successful referrals
