26/01 - Female Support Worker - Merseyside
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £23,870.55 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 23 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Merseyside |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Imagine Independence |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 26/01 |
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Job Reference: 26/01
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,870.55 plus payment for sleep-in shifts
Based in: Merseyside
Shift Pattern: Rolling rota including weekends with sleep-in shifts
(6 days on rota 3 days off - sleep in)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits.
About us
Imagine Independence is a leading third sector organisation, passionate about supporting people with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge to live as part of their community. Imagine exists to challenge the stigma that having a mental illness or learning disability still brings. Imagine supports people to live meaningfully by nurturing their individuality and recognising the power of small steps.
Do you want to become part of this amazing organisation? If you have a passion for providing high-quality support and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
The role
As a Support Worker, working within our Accommodation Services, you will help to promote the health and wellbeing of those you support. This will include providing practical and emotional support; supporting people to connect with their communities, developing skills and confidence and promoting independence. We are looking for individuals with values which align to ours, who are highly motivated and committed to enriching the lives of people we support.
Job Description:
The main duties of the role are to:
Under the guidance of the Service Manager
• Be allocated a rolling rota including sleep ins. These hours will be provided at least 3 weeks in advance. (there may be times when Support Workers are required to work within alternative Accommodation services.)
• Take part in helping people draw up their person-centred plan and follow the agreed action plan
• Work in partnership with others to allow independence of choice
• To act with integrity and to identify opportunities to celebrate achievements to allow a positive, respectful and trusting relationship to grow
• Support people to improve their confidence and self esteem
• Support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle including physical health and improving self-care
• Support people to manage their own physical, mental health and wellbeing in a positive manner
• Support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs
• Support people to access the community and taking part in community activities
• Support people to manage finances to meet domestic responsibilities and personal aspirations
• Provide advice and support with domestic tasks and practical issues such as dealing with neighbours and keeping their house clean
• To attend, as appropriate, case conferences, reviews etc.
• Will be required to complete sleep over shifts as part of an agreed rota (sleep overs are allocated in advance)
Person Specification:
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care/care certificate desirable or equivalent
• Experience of working in a community care setting is desirable.
• Commitment to supporting people consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to people with mental health problems
• Ability to provide sympathetic, emotional and practical support to tenants
• Ability to support tenants to make informed choices within their daily lives
• An understanding of how to promote inclusion for people with mental health needs at all levels
• Domestic skills relating to general household tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing money)
• Knowledge of safety issues in a domestic setting
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paying attention to detail, whilst being able to deliver high quality, accurate work quickly.
successful candidate will align with the following:
• Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone.
• Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.
• Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop. We never give up on people.
• Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.
• Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.
To download the full job description and person specification and application form, please visit our website: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/work-with-us/
Application forms 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.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Closing date for applications: 23/01/2026 (Friday) at 5pm
Interviews will take place: 09/02/2026 at 25 Hope St L1 9BQ
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.
Under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1: general occupational requirements) we only require Female candidates at the present time. These posts are open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under the Equality Act 2010.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £23,870.55 plus payment for sleep-in shifts
Based in: Merseyside
Shift Pattern: Rolling rota including weekends with sleep-in shifts
(6 days on rota 3 days off - sleep in)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, employer’s contributory pension scheme, EAP scheme and other generous benefits.
About us
Imagine Independence is a leading third sector organisation, passionate about supporting people with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge to live as part of their community. Imagine exists to challenge the stigma that having a mental illness or learning disability still brings. Imagine supports people to live meaningfully by nurturing their individuality and recognising the power of small steps.
Do you want to become part of this amazing organisation? If you have a passion for providing high-quality support and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
The role
As a Support Worker, working within our Accommodation Services, you will help to promote the health and wellbeing of those you support. This will include providing practical and emotional support; supporting people to connect with their communities, developing skills and confidence and promoting independence. We are looking for individuals with values which align to ours, who are highly motivated and committed to enriching the lives of people we support.
Job Description:
The main duties of the role are to:
Under the guidance of the Service Manager
• Be allocated a rolling rota including sleep ins. These hours will be provided at least 3 weeks in advance. (there may be times when Support Workers are required to work within alternative Accommodation services.)
• Take part in helping people draw up their person-centred plan and follow the agreed action plan
• Work in partnership with others to allow independence of choice
• To act with integrity and to identify opportunities to celebrate achievements to allow a positive, respectful and trusting relationship to grow
• Support people to improve their confidence and self esteem
• Support people to make informed choices around a healthy lifestyle including physical health and improving self-care
• Support people to manage their own physical, mental health and wellbeing in a positive manner
• Support people to meet their leisure, work, social, emotional and spiritual needs
• Support people to access the community and taking part in community activities
• Support people to manage finances to meet domestic responsibilities and personal aspirations
• Provide advice and support with domestic tasks and practical issues such as dealing with neighbours and keeping their house clean
• To attend, as appropriate, case conferences, reviews etc.
• Will be required to complete sleep over shifts as part of an agreed rota (sleep overs are allocated in advance)
Person Specification:
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care/care certificate desirable or equivalent
• Experience of working in a community care setting is desirable.
• Commitment to supporting people consistent with their rights, choices and responsibilities
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to people with mental health problems
• Ability to provide sympathetic, emotional and practical support to tenants
• Ability to support tenants to make informed choices within their daily lives
• An understanding of how to promote inclusion for people with mental health needs at all levels
• Domestic skills relating to general household tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping and managing money)
• Knowledge of safety issues in a domestic setting
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, paying attention to detail, whilst being able to deliver high quality, accurate work quickly.
successful candidate will align with the following:
• Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone.
• Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.
• Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop. We never give up on people.
• Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.
• Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.
To download the full job description and person specification and application form, please visit our website: https://www.imagineindependence.org.uk/work-with-us/
Application forms 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.
Please note that CVs will not be considered.
An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.
Closing date for applications: 23/01/2026 (Friday) at 5pm
Interviews will take place: 09/02/2026 at 25 Hope St L1 9BQ
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.
Under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1: general occupational requirements) we only require Female candidates at the present time. These posts are open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under the Equality Act 2010.