Supported Living Support Worker - Outreach
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Occupation Type
Youth and community workers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Support Worker
Are you passionate about empowering others to live full, independent, and meaningful lives? If you’re caring, compassionate, and committed to making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
At Stepping Stones Services, we are proud to be part of the Optimo Care Group. With over 1,500 dedicated employees across multiple regions, we work in partnership with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome-focused, person-centred care. Whether it’s homecare, supported living, or complex needs support, we provide tailored solutions that truly make a difference
Our PRIDE Values:
We live by our values of PRIDE:
Are you passionate about empowering others to live full, independent, and meaningful lives? If you’re caring, compassionate, and committed to making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.
At Stepping Stones Services, we are proud to be part of the Optimo Care Group. With over 1,500 dedicated employees across multiple regions, we work in partnership with local authorities, healthcare providers, and care professionals to deliver outcome-focused, person-centred care. Whether it’s homecare, supported living, or complex needs support, we provide tailored solutions that truly make a difference
Our PRIDE Values:
We live by our values of PRIDE:
- Person-Centred - Putting the individual at the heart of our service
- Responsive - Delivering well-planned, effective support
- Innovative - Continuously improving and evolving our services
- Delight - Going the extra mile to exceed expectations
- Engagement - Creating opportunities for everyone to be part of the journey
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting individuals to live independently: Assist individuals in maintaining their independence by encouraging and supporting them in daily activities such as meal preparation, budgeting, and personal care.
- Administering medication: Follow medication protocols, ensuring medication is administered accurately and on time.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and accessible home: Assist individuals in keeping their home environment tidy and organised.
- Promoting healthy relationships: Encourage and support positive relationships with family, friends, and the wider community.
- Supporting with day-to-day activities: Provide practical and emotional support for individuals in areas such as shopping, appointments, social activities, and hobbies.
- Accessing the community: Assist individuals in accessing community resources and activities to enhance their social inclusion and well-being.
- Supporting outside the home setting: On occasion, you may be required to accompany individuals outside of their home for activities such as hospital visits, holidays, or attending appointments at police stations.
- Promoting independence and individuality: Ensure each individual is supported in a way that respects their personal preferences, choices, and promotes their independence.
Role Type: Part Time (FT positions also available).
Hours: Variable 12-20 per week.
Shift Patterns: Mon- Sun varying 4-12 hours per day.
Location: Varies areas of the Bury area
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- A caring and compassionate attitude, with a genuine desire to help others.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with individuals with diverse needs.
- Experience in a supported living setting
- Knowledge of person-centred care principles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and willingness to provide support outside of the home setting when required.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
- A full UK driving licence (preferred but not essential).
- Flexible Working: Full-time, permanent contracts with flexibility to accommodate work-life balance.