Support Worker
Adult Services


Brookfield

Scot Lane

Wigan

WN5 0PN

 

Salary: Grade 4, £9,651 - £10,242 per annum. £9.74 - £10.34 per hour

 

19 hours per week

 

2 x Permanent

 

1 x Temporary to cover sickness

 

Your role:

 

As a support worker you will be part of a team helping individuals to cook, clean, wash and regain their confidence in undertaking everyday life skills.  Helping them to develop strong links within the community, you will support and encourage individuals to reach their goals and aspirations.  You will support residents to build their confidence and achieve their goals, focusing on the things they can achieve.

 

About you:

 

You will have a flexible approach and excellent communication skills with an ability to develop positive relationships with customers, families, agencies and other relevant professionals.  You will have an interest and understanding of mental health and will display the organisations values and behaviours in all you do. You will hold an NVQ level 2 Care certificate or equivalent qualification or possess an equivalent level of experience to enable you to provide a high level of support.    

 

About us:

 

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough.  We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

 

Brookfield is a mental health rehabilitation unit which helps residents to live independently once they are discharged from hospital.  The service is based around reablement and recovery supporting people to leave as the best version of themselves.  Our facility provides 15 self-contained flats where residents stay for a period of 12 weeks.  We have communal areas where residents can socialise and build friendships, helping them to feel safe and focus on their recovery.


Why not come along to our open day at Brookfield, Scot Lane, Wigan WN5 0PN on 3 October between 10am & 4pm where you can find out about our vacancies, have a brew, a chat, look at our facilities and meet our staff and residents.

 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

 

For further information, please contact Angela Alkhatab Registered Manager or duty Shift Leader on 01942 488188

 

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
DBS Applicant Information
Privacy Notice

 

Interview date: Monday 28 and Thursday 31 October 2019

 

Find out more about working for Wigan

 

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

 

The employer is committed to safeguarding

Location
Brookfield Rehabilitation
Vacancy Description
 


Brookfield

Scot Lane

Wigan

WN5 0PN

 

Salary: Grade 4, £9,651 - £10,242 per annum. £9.74 - £10.34 per hour

 

19 hours per week

 

2 x Permanent

 

1 x Temporary to cover sickness

 

Your role:

 

As a support worker you will be part of a team helping individuals to cook, clean, wash and regain their confidence in undertaking everyday life skills.  Helping them to develop strong links within the community, you will support and encourage individuals to reach their goals and aspirations.  You will support residents to build their confidence and achieve their goals, focusing on the things they can achieve.

 

About you:

 

You will have a flexible approach and excellent communication skills with an ability to develop positive relationships with customers, families, agencies and other relevant professionals.  You will have an interest and understanding of mental health and will display the organisations values and behaviours in all you do. You will hold an NVQ level 2 Care certificate or equivalent qualification or possess an equivalent level of experience to enable you to provide a high level of support.    

 

About us:

 

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Council of the Year’ at the 2019 LGC Awards and has recently published The Deal 2030, our ambitious plan for our borough.  We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

 

Brookfield is a mental health rehabilitation unit which helps residents to live independently once they are discharged from hospital.  The service is based around reablement and recovery supporting people to leave as the best version of themselves.  Our facility provides 15 self-contained flats where residents stay for a period of 12 weeks.  We have communal areas where residents can socialise and build friendships, helping them to feel safe and focus on their recovery.


Why not come along to our open day at Brookfield, Scot Lane, Wigan WN5 0PN on 3 October between 10am & 4pm where you can find out about our vacancies, have a brew, a chat, look at our facilities and meet our staff and residents.

 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

 

For further information, please contact Angela Alkhatab Registered Manager or duty Shift Leader on 01942 488188

 

To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below:

Job Specification
DBS Applicant Information
Privacy Notice

 

Interview date: Monday 28 and Thursday 31 October 2019

 

Find out more about working for Wigan

 

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures

 

The employer is committed to safeguarding