Support Worker

Job Reference: 93499
Posted: Friday 22nd May 2026
Closing Date: Friday 5th June 2026
£12.85 per hour
Consett, County Durham
Part-Time

Creative Support is seeking calm and resourceful individuals to join our friendly team providing person-centred care and support to tenants who live with learning disabilities and autism at our Supported Living Service in Consett, Durham.

You’ll be enabling our tenants to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. The supported living services operates 24/7 with sleep overs.

Duties:

  • Provide individualised, respectful care and support to tenants whilst promoting confidence and greater independence.
  • Develop warm and trusting relationships with tenants and visitors.
  • To encourage tenants to enjoy life to the fullest by supporting them to participate in a variety of meaningful activities.

 

This is a part time role offering 16 hours per week. Hours are to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service.

 

Vacancy Reference Number: 93499

 

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 – This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

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 recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk 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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