Female Support Worker

Location: Bolton (Chorley New Road)

Salary: £12.79 per hour

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Rota-based)

Date Posted: 15 June 2026 | Closing Date: 13 July 2026

Reference: SYS-25833

Please note: For this role, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the employee to be female in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting passionate care professionals with roles where they can make a lasting impact. We are proud to recruit on behalf of CareTech, an industry-leading provider of specialist social care and education with over 30 years of experience. CareTech is a recognized Disability Confident Leader dedicated to delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

The Opportunity: "Extraordinary Days, Every Day"

We are seeking a dedicated Female Support Worker to join the team at Chorley New Road in Bolton. This registered residential care service provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for adults aged 18 and over living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.

The service focuses on promoting independence, choice, and overall well-being. Our residents love staying active, and you will play a vital role in enabling their favourite activities, which include:

Creative arts and crafts.
Exciting days out to theme parks, restaurants, social clubs, and seasonal markets.
Memorable holidays and short breaks.
Relaxing walks in the local park and community.
Baking and cooking to build essential daily life skills.

Your Role

As a Support Worker, you will foster a warm, family-like environment for the residents. Your daily responsibilities will include:

Delivering person-centred care in line with individual support plans.
Assisting with everyday living skills and personal care where required.
Promoting independence, personal choice, and dignity.
Supporting individuals during appointments, hobbies, and community excursions.
Maintaining accurate daily records and working collaboratively within your team.
Working a flexible rota that includes evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for kind, patient, and respectful individuals who can keep calm under pressure and are confident working independently as well as part of a close-knit team.

Requirements:

Essential: Experience supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
Excellent communication and written skills with basic IT abilities.
The flexibility and reliability to work unsociable hours on a shifting rota basis.
An Enhanced DBS check is required (fully paid for by CareTech).
Holding a valid driving licence is preferred but not essential.
Please note: Due to visa restrictions, we may be unable to support applications where Home Office limitations prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours.

Benefits & Rewards

CareTech values the dedication of its frontline teams and offers an excellent rewards package, including:

Financial & Recognition Perks: Recommend-a-Friend bonuses, a Stakeholder Pension, and internal Employee Recognition Schemes.
Time Off: Up to 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays).
Discounts & Wellbeing: A free Employee Assistance Programme and eligibility for a Blue Light Card for high street savings.
Celebration & Community: An invitation to the Annual Employee Awards Evening and the opportunity to apply for family and friend grants through the CareTech Foundation.
Career Growth: Free DBS check, ongoing professional training, and clear pathways to progress your career, including qualifications up to degree level.