Overview
Join to apply for the Support Worker role at Creative Support in Heysham, Lancashire.
Up to £12.40 per hour. This is a full-time/part-time opportunity at Strawberry Gardens, Heysham, supporting six individuals with diverse needs including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, forensic backgrounds and some challenging behaviours. New starters receive thorough training and shadow shifts with experienced team members.
Service users participate in a variety of community activities such as bingo, outings, shopping, bike rides, cinema visits, and holidays. As a support worker, you will assist individuals in achieving personal goals, promoting choice and healthy lifestyles, cooking, community engagement and family support.
No prior experience is required as full training is provided. Contracts range from 15 to 48 hours per week, with weekly or monthly pay options.
Responsibilities
* Support individuals in daily activities and routines, promoting independence and personal choice.
* Assist with cooking, household tasks, and developing healthy lifestyle habits.
* Facilitate community engagement and social activities.
* Provide emotional support and build trusting relationships with service users.
* Offer support in line with individual care plans and goals.
Qualifications
* No previous experience required; full training provided.
* Willingness to work in a role supporting individuals with complex needs.
* Eligible to work in the UK; ability to work across flexible hours (15–48 hours per week).
* Openness to training towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care (where available).
Benefits
* Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.
* Supportive, inclusive workplace; Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Employer; Investors in People Gold.
Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number: 87489. For an informal chat, contact Katy or Carol at 01524 409905. If you require advice on completing your application, please call 0161 236 0829.
Applications are reviewed as they are received. We can only accept candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme or to Skilled Worker Visas.
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