25/67 Specialist Support Worker - Padiham, Lancashire
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25/67 Specialist Support Worker - Padiham, Lancashire
Imagine Independence is looking for Specialist Support Workers to provide person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and complex needs.
This includes personal care and supporting individuals with physical and emotional challenges.
Job Reference: 25/67
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week), working various shift patterns including alternate weekends and sleep-in duties
Salary: £23,870.55 per annum
Based in: Padiham, Lancashire
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays allowance, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits.
About us
At Imagine Independence, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
Our mission is to combat stigma and help people lead meaningful lives by celebrating their individuality and embracing the power of small steps.
Why Join us
- Transform Lives: Make a genuine impact every day and see the difference you make in people’s lives.
- Comprehensive Training: Receive comprehensive training that includes face-to-face sessions, online learning, and hands-on shadowing.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities to gain qualifications in Health and Social care.
You’ll help with
- Daily living tasks (e.g. cooking, budgeting, healthcare)
- Personal care and hygiene
- Community activities (e.g. walks, swimming, arts & crafts)
Training & Development
We invest in you from day one:
- Full induction and shadowing
- Ongoing face-to-face and online training
- Opportunities to gain Health & Social Care qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Compassionate & patient – you care deeply about others
- Energetic & creative – you bring positivity to everyday tasks
- Reliable & professional – you maintain high standards and clear boundaries
Our Values
We’re a values-based employer. We look for people who believe in:
- Empowering lives
- Celebrating individuality
- Never giving up on people
- Challenging the ordinary
- Sharing generously
How to apply for the job
Please visit our website via this link to download a full job description and person specification: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/work-with-us/
CV’s are to be returned no later than the closing date/time either by email to recruitment@imagineindependence.org.uk or post to 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a face-to-face induction which will be held in our Burnley office.
For an informal chat, call Suzanne Crooks between 9-2pm Monday to Friday 07816131387.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Imagine reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.