Overview
Creative Support is seeking committed Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of three women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community.
You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person-centred approach to care.
Responsibilities
* Support women with their individual support needs, help them achieve goals, give them control over their care, and promote independence in a calm, quiet environment.
* Promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and local community to create a safe and nurturing setting.
* Assist with the effective running of the home, facilitate activities, complete daily household tasks, and maintain wellbeing through consistency and predictability.
* Provide a person-centred approach to care in line with service plans and company policies.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential; training will be provided for the role.
* Due to the nature of the service, you will be expected to work across the three services to meet the needs of our ladies and deliver high standards of care and quality of life, in line with individual support plans and company policies.
* Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.
Application and Details
* If you require any advice on completing your application form or would like further information about the service, please contact the Service Manager, Katie McDonagh on 07422078563.
* Vacancy Reference Number: 87406.
* Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
* We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization; Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and Investors in People Gold awarded.
* We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.
Benefits and Training
* Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
* Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.
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