Multi-Site Support Worker Warrington, UK Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
Job Role: Multi-Site Support Worker
Service: Throughout all our residential and supported living and community services
Hours per week: 12 - 39 hours per week
Salary: PS11.80 per hour (+ PS1 per hour Night Enhancement and PS45 per night for sleep-ins)
Location: Across Warrington
About this Multi-Site Support Worker role
Join us as a Multi-Site Support Worker at We Change Lives, where each day brings new experiences and the chance to be an integral part of our diverse services across Warrington. This opportunity gives you the flexibility and variety of agency work, but the the job stability of being employed. Your shifts will be communicated to you a month in advance and will be built around your specific requirements and availability.
Your work will cover a range of WCL services, from our residential services - which include three residential homes and two smaller supported living homes - to our community services. Though you'll have lots of variety in your role, you'll only be at one location per shift, so no travelling around throughout the day.
Our services
You'll support a wide range of individuals with a variety of support needs; including older people, those with dementia, people with learning disabilities, and individuals with mental health issues.
Our two residential homes for elderly people and people with dementia provide a warm and cozy atmosphere. Each home offers a distinct living experience, but both share a commitment to high-quality care tailored to individual preferences.
Westleigh House is our residential home for individuals with long-term mental health needs, offering a transitional stage towards independent living. Residents enjoy personal bedrooms, communal facilities, and spacious gardens.
Our Supported Living and Community Services are designed for individuals with learning and physical disabilities. The specially adapted homes foster a close-knit environment, providing peronsalised support and a homely atmosphere that promotes independence.
Key information:
- Guaranteed contracted hours with full-time and part-time options
- Flexibility to choose between day shifts, night shifts, sleep-ins or mixed hours
- Enjoy every other weekend off
- Receive your Rota one month in advance
- Holiday pay is included, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge
- You will only work at one site per shift
- This role is based in Warrington only, but there will be the option to take overtime in our services outside of Warrington should you wish to pick up shifts there too
- Access to state-of-the-art care planning software which is updated daily and informs you of the needs and preferences of the person you're supporting, so you can be confident in your support across all services
Our Employee Benefits
As a charity, we do what we can to show our teams that we value them and the life-changing work they do, so we offer the following:
- Welcome Bonus: You'll receive PS500 as a warm welcome to the team
- Training and Development: We offer access to both in-house and accredited courses. We will cover the cost of your qualification, and on completing Level 2 or above, you'll receive a PS150 bonus (with an additional PS50 for passing the care certificate).
- Health and Wellbeing Support: offering health and wellbeing support including 24/7 access to GP.
- Blue Light Card and other discount schemes: We cover the cost of your card, unlocking various discounts for you. Enjoy discounts on childcare, shopping, and a wide range of online training courses.
- Night Enhancement: An additional PS1 per hour enhancement for all hours worked between 8pm and 8am, whether regular contracted hours, bank hours, or overtime.
- Free Meals: Available to all staff working 12-hour shifts, ensuring you stay energized with a hot or cold meal.
- Refer a Friend: You can earn a PS200 bonus for referring a friend who successfully joins WCL.
- Christmas Enhancement (Double Time): Enjoy double-timing pay for allocated Christmas hours worked.
- Ongoing Technological Advancements: Benefit from our investment in new technology, including care plans and Rota apps, with full training provided.
What We're Looking For
For this position, 1+ years' experience working in care is essential. An in-date care certificate or equivalent qualification is desired, but not essential. You'll also need to be able to effectively commute to all of our services within Warrington.
At We Change Lives (WCL), we seek compassionate individuals who share our vision and values. You'll champion the rights, needs, choices, and dreams of our residents, making a positive difference in their lives. Dedication to embracing innovation, valuing each colleague's unique contributions, and fostering a supportive and empowering work environment, are all key to who we are at WCL. If you're driven to transform lives, you'll fit right in with us.
Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!
If you are passionate about making a genuine impact and enriching the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you. Once you've applied, one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!
More About We Change Lives
We Change Lives (WCL) is a remarkable charity based in Northwest England, dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and individuals experiencing mental health issues. Our mission is to enable people to lead their best lives in purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling ways. We achieve this by providing compassionate support through our residential homes, supported living schemes, and various community-based services.
