Role Overview
Creative Support is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. Here we provide quality care and support to individuals with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, and mental health needs. Our vibrant supported living service is home to service users living in self-contained rooms with communal areas.
No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: cooking/baking, going out for walks, knitting, movie nights, and many more!
We are looking for someone with a great sense of humour and who is looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team.
Responsibilities
* Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
* Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes
* Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
* Assisting individuals with daily tasks such as laundry, going out to buy their weekly shop, and attending appointments
Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.
Application
Vacancy Reference Number: 86849
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. The service is located on a main public transport route with regular buses travelling in and around the area.
Benefits
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
Evidence of vaccination needs to be demonstrated as part of the pre- employment process
Equality and Diversity
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
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