Support Worker

Wigan

Part Time

£25,583 - £26,824

Permanent

Expires 07/12/2025

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Inhouse Services- Wigan/Leigh

Salary: Grade 4, £25,583 - £26,824 per annum. £ £13.90 per hour pro rata based on 37 hours per week

Various hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you

Contracted Hours and Location:

1 x 14 hours, Hindley

1 x 19 hours, Aspull

1 x 20 hours, Springfield

1 x 33 hours, Leigh

Your role:

You'll provide person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, helping them live independently in their own homes. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll assist with daily living, promote wellbeing, and encourage community involvement. You will work closely with colleagues and receive full training and ongoing support. This is a hands-on role where compassion and reliability make a real difference.

About you:

You're caring, patient, and committed to empowering others. You work well in a team, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing needs. Experience in care is helpful but not essential we value your attitude and willingness to learn. Flexibility is key, as shifts may include evenings and weekends, sleep overs dependant on service area. You'll be comfortable working in people's homes and out in the community, always putting dignity and respect first.

About us:

Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

We're a supportive, inclusive team within Wigan Council, proud to deliver high-quality supported living services. Our culture is built on kindness, collaboration, and continuous learning. You'll join a service where your contribution is valued, and your development is encouraged. We offer competitive pay, excellent training, and the chance to build a meaningful career helping others live their best lives.

Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits

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Priority Candidates Interview date: Monday 15th December 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 16th December 2025

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Procedure Plus Adult barred list check

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