Support Worker

Company: Wigan Council
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Location: Wigan
Job Description:

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 4, £19,360 – £20,299 per annum. £13.26 – £13.90 per hour

28 hours per week

Permanent

Your role:

As a support worker, you will be working with a gentleman on a 1:1 within his own home and within the community. An understanding or previous experience supporting people with autism would be beneficial. You will support and encourage participation in everyday living skills. You will be a confident person who can give support and guidance with consistency. You will support with a varied off‑site activity routine, from travelling on trains to encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

You will be required to work on a rota basis which will include weekends, bank holidays, sleep‑in duties and unsociable hours.

About you:

You will hold an NVQ level 2/Care Certificate (or equivalent qualification) or have an equivalent level of experience. You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with customers, families, agencies and other relevant professionals to maintain high quality care. You must have the ability to support individuals with complex behaviours and have a consistent approach.

To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK.

Interview date: Week commencing 27th July 2026

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

All employees are required to undergo Enhanced Disclosure Procedures and child and adult barred list checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding all individuals in the workplace and in service provision.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026