Support Worker, Mental Health

Job Overview

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At Bright Futures, we believe every person with autism or a learning disability deserves the chance to thrive. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our specialist home in Appleton, Warrington to provide high‑quality care and life‑enriching opportunities to the people we support.

Our registered children’s home in Appleton, Warrington is based in a peaceful, rural setting, designed to give the children we support a safe, structured and stimulating environment to thrive.

The children we support enjoy a diverse range of activities. Their favourites include long walks in the local area or trips to beaches and parks, horse riding, meals out at restaurants, swimming, trampoline parks and time in the sensory room. They take part in in‑house activities such as sensory play, including water, sand, light and sound experiences, baking cakes, making pizzas and arts & crafts.

As part of their care team, you will support them with all activities and set them up for a successful and fulfilling life.

As a Support Worker, you will be a key part of a young person or adult support team, listening to their wishes, planning meaningful activities, championing their communication goals and keeping meticulous records. You will help to create a warm, stimulating environment whilst working a mix of day shifts and sleeps to meet individual needs. You’ll do more than provide care – you’ll be a mentor, advocate, and source of encouragement, helping the people you support to achieve their own individual outcomes.

• Provide person‑centred care and support tailored to individual needs
• Build trusting relationships and support emotional and behavioural needs using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication, and household tasks
• Promote independence and choice, encouraging the people we support to make their own decisions wherever possible
• Support with day‑to‑day activities to ensure the people we support make the most of every opportunity

• Level 3 diploma in residential childcare, or be willing to work towards Level 4
• Passionate about person‑centred care
• Resilient and tenacious
• Positive and proactive
• Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Experience in care beneficial but not essential; full training will be provided

Full UK Driving Licence is advantageous.

• Salary up to £32,932.93 (based on experience and 1 sleep‑in per week)
• Skills Based Pay – the more skills and qualifications you gain, the greater the reward
• Clearly defined career pathways with plenty of opportunities to progress
• Healthcare Cashback (dental, optical, physio, wellbeing)
• Care Friends Referral rewards up to £2000
• Bright Stars scheme & Employee of the Month awards
• Free Meals on Shift
• Life Assurance Policy 2x salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday entitlement increasing with each year of service

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Satisfactory references are also required.

Our recruitment process is designed to ensure alignment with our values and the behaviours required to be successful in this role. It will include:

• Values Based Interview – explore how your personal values align with the Bright Futures culture
• Competency Questions – you’ll be asked to provide examples of your skills and experience in relation to the key behaviours and competencies of this role

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

At Bright Futures, we make a real difference in the lives of young people and adults with autism, special educational and complex needs. Through our dedicated and expert team, we deliver outstanding care and education. Our team are here because they are passionate about improving the lives of the individuals we support. Our employees are the key to the exceptional quality of care and education that we provide.

It’s why we invest in our people, fostering their personal and professional growth to ensure they can excel and develop in their journey with us. We can’t promise that it will always be easy, but we can promise here at Bright Futures it will be worthwhile. You’ll be making a difference to the lives of the people we support, celebrating their achievements, and providing unwavering support during challenging times.

The feedback from our people is that the good days will always outshine; especially with the backing and support of the whole team. No matter your role, everything we do is focused around our unwavering commitment to the people we support. Our aim is that every individual we support thrives and socially develops as active members of their local community.