Job Description
We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Support Workers to work in our Warrington service. The service is comprised of six flats and supports individuals who have a learning disability and/or autism. The people we support may have additional support needs such as mental health needs and complex needs.
We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and happy lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community in Warrington, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes.
You will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.
Support Worker Duties:
* Providing personal care to service users,
* Working on a rota system including weekends and bank holidays,
* Supporting individuals with activities that they enjoy and days out in the surrounding towns of Winwick, St. Helens, Leigh and Newton-le-Willows and further afield
* Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
* Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
Although previous experience in a similar role is more advantageous, we encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference. Creative Support also offers a wide range of training courses. This will be a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in the health and social care sector as we also offer the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care level 2 – 5. We will support your continuous development by providing accredited courses such as person-centred planning, communication approaches and many more.
Vacancy Reference Number:93021
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
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.
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