Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, resourceful, and committed individual to join our team as a Male Support Worker at our Learning Disabilities service in Wigan.
As a Support Worker you will be providing person-centred care for our service users, supporting them in aspects of everyday life, while also supporting them to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, dealing with behaviours that are challenging and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
Support Worker Duties:
* Developing daily living skills and accessing educational, vocational and leisure activities with service users
* Building confidence, self-esteem, hope and positive coping skills in service users
* Developing with the individual Person-Centred Support Plans aimed at happiness, health, and achieving goals and aspirations
* Implementing guidelines and risk management plans, and working positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos
We welcome applications from experienced practitioners, graduates, and individuals looking to pursue a career in social care. Experience is not essential, but you must have a warm, caring nature, and a commitment to making a positive difference in people’s lives. This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that encourages personal and professional development.
Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010
Vacancy Reference Number: 93178
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.
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual 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 awarded.
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 – This role is not open to sponsorship