Support Worker - Preston

Pay: From Real Living Wage and above (dependent on experience and shift type)

Hours: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible shifts (including waking nights)

Contract: Agency / Ongoing flexible work

Precedo Healthcare are seeking experienced support workers to work within a supported living residential unit in Preston, which provides high-quality 24-hour supported living services to adults aged 18+ with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and associated conditions, enabling people to live as independently as possible, and lead fulfilling lives within their local community.

Precedo Support Workers will be supporting the service to promote a person-centred and recovery-focused goal, working with flexible support tailored to each individual’s unique needs.

Who We Support:

Our support worker will supporting adults who may need support due to:

Learning disabilities

Autism and associated conditions

Mental health conditions or dementia

Physical or sensory disabilities

Drug or alcohol issues

Acquired brain injuries

Frailty due to age

Certain physical illnesses

About the Role:

As an experienced Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in supporting people with complex needs to live independently and achieve their goals. You’ll work as part of a dedicated, skilled, and compassionate established team to deliver personalised care and support.

Duties may include but not limited to:

Support individuals to build everyday living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping

Assist with personal care and medication management

Support people in maintaining tenancies and understanding tenancy agreements

Promote community involvement, helping individuals to access services and build relationships

Encourage and enable choice, decision-making, and independence

Assist in accessing education, training, employment, and leisure activities

Help people apply for and manage benefits

What We’re Looking For:

Previous experience working as a support worker in a similar care/support setting

A person-centred, empathetic, and respectful approach

Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins if required

A full UK driving licence is a plus but not essential

Our Commitment Precedo Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including employment references, identity verification, and an enhanced DBS disclosure where applicable.

We are also proud members of JobsAware, ensuring our recruitment process is transparent, fair, and protects job seekers from potential scams or unfair practices.

Precedo Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or ethnicity.