Support Worker - Altrincham/ Trafford in Altrincham inAltrincham PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.40 to £14.40 per hour
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Support Worker - Altrincham/Trafford Job details Posting date: November 2025 Salary: £13.40 to £14.40 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: December 2025 Location: Altrincham, Greater Manchester Remote working: On-site only Company: Mash Care Job type: Contract Job reference: 7Apply for this job Summary Support Worker - Trafford / Altrincham Area Part-Time | 12-18 Hours Per Week | Includes Weekend Work Are you a confident, compassionate individual with a big personality and a desire to make a difference? We’re looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team, helping a young adult with high-functioning autism thrive and grow towards independence. What We’re Looking For: Driver with access to a car – essential for travel in and around Altrincham (you must live within 15 minutes of the area) Experience with Autism – you understand the challenges and strengths that come with autism, and how to offer meaningful support Strong communication skills – English must be your first language due to communication needs Engaging and outgoing personality – we need someone who’s warm, approachable, and not afraid to take initiative with lots of energy and enthusiasm Your Role Will Involve: Supporting a young adult to build social connections and engage in community activities Encouraging and enabling them to develop independence and confidence Being a positive presence, a role model, and a trusted companion What You’ll Get: Salary: £13.40ph weekdays, £14.40ph weekends Guaranteed Hours After Probation: Once you've passed probation, we can guarantee up to 50% of the hours you commit to working each week Enhanced bank holiday pay Mileage paid 30p per mile 28 days of holiday (pro rata) Paid data allowance for phone use Extensive training and induction. Funded access to Health & Social Care L2. Refer a friend bonus (up to £300 per person) Length of service awards Free uniform Plus: Paid DBS, Paid training, Paid mileage Regular team support and staff perks The reward of making a real impact in someone’s life Weekend availability is required, but we are open to alternate weekends and flexible scheduling within the 12–18 hour range. Ready to Join Us? If you have a heart of gold and want to make a positive difference in someone’s life, apply now to join a team that cares as much about you as we do about those you are caring for. Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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