Support Worker (Oakmere Cottage)

Posted 30 January 2026
Salary £13.75 - £14.01 per hour
LocationEllesmere Port
Business Area Support Worker
Reference060657
Closing Date 29 May 2026

Job description

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH66 4QR

Hours: Full-time - 42 hours per week (Monday to Sunday, rota basis)

Pay: £13.75 - £14.01 per hour (depending on qualifications)

 

About the Service

 

Oakmere Cottage is a 6-bed support living service supporting adults with epilepsy, prada-willi syndrome, cerebral palsy and diabetes. The service provides a safe, structured and person-centred environment where individuals are supported to build independence, develop daily living skills, and achieve their personal goals. 

 

People we support enjoy a range of activities within the service and in the community, including going shopping, playing pool, going for pub outings and walking, helping them to stay engaged, active and connected.

 

About the Role

 

As a Support Worker, you’ll provide high-quality care for individuals with complex needs, which may include physical disabilities, neurological conditions, ABI, or high-level behavioural support needs.

 

You’ll:

  • Deliver specialist, person-centred care tailored to complex needs
  • Support with clinical and physical care requirements
  • Assist with mobility, moving and handling, and personal care
  • Follow detailed care plans and risk assessments
  • Promote safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
  • Work closely with healthcare professionals and wider teams

 

What You’ll Get

  • 5.6 weeks annual leave

  • Access to our exclusive ivolve extra discounts platform

  • Your birthday off following a qualifying period

  • Weekly lotto draws winning cash prizes

  • Scratch card prizes for reward and recognition

  • Flexible working patterns

  • Development opportunities through our internally run academies

  • Yearly colleague awards and recognition events

  • Salary advance scheme (after a qualifying period)

Pay Structure

 

*       Entry Level – £13.75 per hour

*       NVQ Level 2 completed – £14.01 per hour

*       NVQ Level 3 completed – £14.01 per hour

 

What We’re Looking For

 

Essential:

  • A patient, resilient and compassionate approach
  • Confidence working with individuals with high-level needs
  • Strong sense of responsibility and attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn specialist skills and training

 

Desirable:

  • NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Social Care
  • Experience in complex care or high-dependency settings
  • Basic IT skills

 

Make a Real Difference Every Day

 

We’re one of the UK’s leading adult social care providers and we’re growing fast. Our mission is simple: to support people with complex needs to live safe, meaningful and as independent lives as possible.

 

Proudly recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025, we’ve built a supportive, values-driven culture where people truly matter.

 

Ready for a rewarding challenge where you can make a real impact? Apply today and take the next step in your care career.

 

ELLSP