Overview
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. 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 based on the identified needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our Extra Care Services in Tower Hamlets. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links and to promote their physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
Responsibilities
* Initiate, plan and provide group and one-to-one activities based on identified needs, interests and preferences of older people in Extra Care Services in Tower Hamlets.
* Facilitate social inclusion and community links; promote physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
* Write reports and create promotional materials such as posters and newsletters to showcase ongoing activities.
* Travel between services within Tower Hamlets as required.
* Demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard; work flexibly (evenings and weekends).
* Utilise Microsoft Word and similar software for reports and materials.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to facilitate and work with people in groups.
* Experience of working with people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, and physical disabilities is advantageous.
* A willingness to travel between services within Tower Hamlets is essential.
Benefits and Other Details
Salary: £13.85 per hour
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Contract: Part-Time
Application Process: Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number 82968. For informal enquiries please email Jessica Morris (Senior Development Officer – Activities and Partnerships) at Jessica.Morris@creativesupport.co.uk.
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: Read the job description and complete the online application form using the links above. A copy of our application form can be downloaded from the links above. Completed forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk. If you have not received a response within 10 working days of the closing date, this indicates an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. For advice on completing the application, call 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
Notes
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Other; Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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