Support Worker

Support Worker

Company: Paragon Supported Housing CIC
Location: Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside \& Stockport (community\-based)
Salary: £12\.71 \- £14\.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full\-time

About Us

Paragon Supported Housing CIC is committed to providing high\-quality, person\-centred support to vulnerable adults aged 18 and over. Our aim is to empower individuals to live independently, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes while promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and motivated Support Workers to join our growing team across Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, and Stockport.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable adults aged 18\+, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to live as independently as possible. You will work closely with individuals, encouraging them to achieve their personal goals while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.

Every day is different, and you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person\-centred support tailored to individual needs.


• Build positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect.


• Support individuals to maintain their tenancy and live independently.


• Assist with budgeting, shopping, meal preparation, and household tasks where appropriate.


• Encourage access to education, employment, volunteering, and training opportunities.


• Support individuals to attend appointments with healthcare professionals, housing providers, and other agencies.


• Promote positive mental health, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles.


• Assist with developing life skills, confidence, and independence.


• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records and support notes.


• Identify safeguarding concerns and report these in line with company policies.


• Carry out risk assessments and follow support plans.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.


• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and mandatory training.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and understanding.


• Reliable and committed to providing high\-quality support.


• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.


• Flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Organised with good record\-keeping skills.


• Able to maintain professional boundaries.


• Passionate about helping vulnerable adults achieve independence.

• Experience working with vulnerable adults or within health and social care (preferred but not essential).


• Good verbal and written communication skills.


• Basic IT skills for recording support notes.


• Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends if required.


• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).


• Right to work in the UK.


• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

• Competitive hourly rate of £12\.71 \- £14\.00 per hour.


• Paid training and ongoing professional development.


• Regular supervision and support.


• Opportunities for career progression.


• Flexible working patterns.


• A supportive and friendly team environment.


• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable adults every day.

Paragon Supported Housing CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before employment commences.

Equality \& Diversity

Paragon Supported Housing CIC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable adults to achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life, we would love to hear from you.

Join Paragon Supported HousingCIC and help make a positive difference

Pay: £12\.71\-£14\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Flexitime


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

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