Support Worker

Job description

Here at Dalesview we are looking for enthusiastic full time Support Worker to join our growing team based in Clayton-Le-Woods and Leyland. If you are looking to make a difference in the community and a chance to work around your home life, this could be the job for you. Contracts are available for between 35 and 40 hours per week, working days and evenings. You will be required to work some hours every other weekend. Weekend-only contracts are also available. In return, we are offering a competitive hourly rate of £13.26 - £13.51 (NVQ3).

Dalesview has been established for over 30 years and holds an Investors in People gold award. We provide specialist supported living and residential services for adults with severe learning and physical disabilities.

At Dalesview, much effort, thought and hard work goes into doing something that is really very simple. That is enabling people to have the most fulfilling lives possible; supported with respect, caring attitudes and understanding. This includes enabling them to enjoy activities such as swimming, cycling, carriage riding, yoga and much more.

Benefits of becoming our Support Worker:

On-site parking

Training is provided with opportunity for future progression

Casual dress

Recommendation bonus

Overtime available

Eligable for a Blue Light card

Night working recruited separately, option to pick up shifts

Key duties of our Support Worker:

Providing effective care and support to adult residents with profound learning difficulties and/or physical disabilities

Assisting in the care of all service users through the delivery of person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans/ risk assessments. This will include all aspects of moving and handling, personal care, eating and drinking

Assisting in enabling service users to live their chosen lifestyle, including accessing the local community and participating in leisure activities

Our ideal Support Worker will have:

Caring, hardworking, reliable and flexible approach

Previous experience of working with people with learning disabilities is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chorley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English