Support Worker

We seek flexible, warm, professional individuals to work across Accrington in our personalised service. Successful candidates will provide flexible support to people with support needs (mental health/learning disability/physical health needs) to enable them to develop the skills to lead independent lives, promote their quality of life and personal development. You will engage with service users and build trusting therapeutic relationships, working to encourage a positive life outlook and coping skills. Your role will include visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings as part of a structured approach, working closely with other professionals and agencies to provide a co-ordinated service which meets the identified needs of the individuals. The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year and you will be expected to work on a rota system undertaking shift work as required. Evening and weekend work is expected. A comprehensive range of company benefits is included.