Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
We have an exciting opportunity available for an Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one-to-one activities to clients. These activities will be based on the needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our care services in Tower Hamlets. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links as well as promote physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate group activities. Experience working with people with a learning disability, dementia, mental health needs, and/or physical disabilities would be an advantage but it is not essential.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will demonstrate key values that are essential for a role of this nature such as warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard, along with the ability to work flexibly.
The role requires the successful candidate to work 30 hours per week on a weekly rota that will include some evening and weekend working.
For informal enquiries please email Jessica Kaye (Activities and Partnerships Manager) on
or call her on 07815649522.
Vacancy Reference Number:
81955
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
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.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Application Instructions:
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to
to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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