Support Worker

Position Title: Support Worker Location: Fleetwood Hourly Rate:13/hour Hours Per Week: Full time and part time (Part time hours less than 24 hours per week) Vacancy Type: Permanent Job Reference: SOLOKJS About Who Needs support I am a young man in my late 20s. I am a twin and live with my disabled twin brother in our own home with our Mum. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair; I have an information processing disorder and take time to process information. I need support with my personal care; toileting, showering, changing. I use a lot of equipment to support my physical wellbeing which in turn supports my mental wellbeing. To support my mental health, I enjoy completing activities and wish attend community groups with like-minded people. I enjoy being active and outside, but I also like quiet time to relax in my own space. I want to explore many opportunities and learn new skills, that keep me busy and active. I enjoy Dungeons and Dragons, as well as trading card games and board games, chess, anime, bike riding, swimming, art, audiobooks. Skills you need for the role Brand new commission, for all day care various roles available and willing to take a mixture of full and part time, including evening and weekends. I need a team of carers who can think on their feet and be flexible as my plans can change as well as you also need to be reliable and trustworthy. You need to be fit and healthy to support me with my therapeutic exercises and leisure activities, manual handling is needed as well as your engagement. I need you to support me to continue to gain new and more life skills, meet up with old friends and experience new interests. You need to be self-reliant and organised and be able to follow the plans about how I like to receive my personalised care. You need to be able to work in a team as well as work independently including helping identify unique goals and planning projects for me to do. You need a positive, can-do approach to life, with common sense, and be able to problem solve on the spot. You need to be compassionate and aware of my changing needs. You will need to be able to support my healthy eating habits, as well as keep my house clean with domestic chores and cooking that I am not able to do. You need to read paperwork/ information/ courses to me, and record my views to respond, help break down information and use creative ideas to support understanding, learning and memory. Cat and dog are in the home which I need support with. You need to be able to deal with my twin brothers needs as and when arise for joint care, please see brothers advert for further details. Experience in Cerebral Palsy and Autism is not essential but would benefit supporting me, although full training will be provided to ensure you are fully aware of how to keep me safe and happy. Full time (40 hours) roles available for Car drivers with a full, clean driving license are essential, and candidates must meet the requirements for motor insurance purposes. BENEFITS In return for your dedication, youll receive a competitive rate of pay in addition to: 5.6 weeks holiday per year (pro-rata for part-time positions). Company pension scheme after 3 months service, subject to the scheme rules. Free training and development for all roles. SAFER RECRUITMENT All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and are exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references (see our Safer Recruitment Policy for more information). SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT Solo Support Services recognises that everyone has the right to be safe from abuse and neglect. We will actively promote the safety, health and well-being of everyone in our care by fostering an honest, open, caring and supportive climate within the organisation. We believe that safeguarding is everyones responsibility. Please be advised that decisions regarding applications and employment are made in conjunction with our client. Therefore, applications will be shared with them for consideration. We will anonymise all information provided to us to ensure your data is kept confidential prior to an offer of interview. You can view our privacy policy on our website TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-05-02