Relief Support Worker - Merseyside

Job Reference: 26/23

Hours: Casual work, as and when required. Day work and sleep-in shifts available.

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus holiday pay and additional payment given per sleep-in.

Based in: Merseyside

About us

Imagine Independence is a leading third sector organisation, passionate about supporting people with mental illness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities, and behaviours that challenge to live as part of their community. Imagine exists to challenge the stigma that having a mental illness or learning disability still brings. Imagine supports people to live meaningfully by nurturing their individuality and recognising the power of small steps.

Do you want to become part of this amazing organisation?

If you have a passion for providing high-quality support and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

The role

We are looking for a professional, dedicated and experienced Support Worker who can offer commitment to delivering high quality community-based care to service users living in the Merseyside area. You will have experience of working with people with mental health and/or learning disability needs. You will need excellent communication skills and be flexible in approach. You will have a positive attitude and be non-judgmental.

It is essential to the role that you have a committed approach towards maintaining confidentiality protecting the dignity of the individual and promoting their independence.

It is desirable that you have at least an NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Imagine is a values-based recruiter and so it will be seeking to ensure that the successful candidate will align with the following:

  • Meaningful Living: Using empathy to bring together diverse people and resources, to put the everyday within reach of everyone
  • Nurturing Individuality: Creating conditions that support people to be true to themselves and express their truth.
  • Focused Dedication: Showing up each day hungry to do our best to learn and develop. We never give up on people.
  • Challenging Ideas: Keeping our efforts real and centred on what matters most, we do not settle for the ordinary when better is possible.
  • Generous Sharing: Giving of ourselves, our experiences and knowledge, to promote and provide a great service.

Completed application forms are to be returned no later than the closing date/time either by email to recruitment@imagineindependence.org.uk or post to 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

An enhanced DBS will be required for this post.

Closing date for applications: Friday 15th May 2026 at 9am

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 21st May 2026 at 25 Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BQ

Imagine reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Imagine aims to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Head Office: 25 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BQ


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