If you’re looking to start a new career in adult social care or have years of experience, we’d love to meet you at one of our support worker recruitment events. Book your place to come and meet the teams, find out more about the roles available and the benefits of working for Wigan Council.
If you would like to find out more, we’re holding a virtual information session on Tuesday 11 February 6:30pm, register your interest online.
- Mayfield House, Orrell - 26 February
- Respite Bungalows, Highfield - 25 February
- Respite Bungalows, Highfield - 27 February
- The Atrium, Wigan Town Hall - 17 and 26 February
Support worker roles available
We are recruiting to the following roles:
- Mayfield House - Support people with Autism and Learning Disabilities to live in their own homes, we support with all aspects of their life and support them on their journeys to achieve their dreams
- Respite Service- Support people with complex needs to stay overnight, for the weekend or all week. Respite provides the best support and an enjoyable stay for people to promote health, wellbeing and supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations
- In House Services - Provide a range of quality support that meets the individual needs of people who have a Learning Disability, Autism, Dementia, physical and/or mental health illness. We enable people to learn, develop and grow, to live their best life, to be an active participant in their communities and everyday life
- The Reablement service - Help people to find their feet back at home after hospitalisation or illness. Supporting people at home, helping people access opportunities in their community and provide good company and conversation.
The roles include:
- Supporting people with everyday tasks, socialising and to live their best life
- Providing good company and conversation
- Helping people to get out and about and access what’s available in the community
- Supporting people with their medication
- Providing discrete support with personal care
- Local roles so can walk or cycle to work.
Why work for us?
- Part of a committed, friendly and fun team
- Full Induction and training provided
- Care Certificate
- Regular meets with your manager / observations
- Enhanced DBS
- Fast-track process by completing a simple application form on our webpage.
If you’re successful DBS checks, complete our fuller form for records and a start date asap.