Support Worker
We are looking to hire Support Workers to assist tenants with learning disabilities or autism in leading excellent quality lives across our supported living services in Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge.
In this role, you will collaborate with service users, their families and their support networks to enhance their health and wellbeing, promote independence and foster community connections. Our services aim to help individuals lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, engage with the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes. Beyond providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker, helping people achieve their dreams and goals.
While we highly value experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism, prior experience is not necessary if you can demonstrate a positive attitude, person-centered values, energy and commitment. You will need strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to create high-quality support plans. A strong work ethic, a sense of duty and the ability to contribute positively to a team are also essential.
Our services offer full-time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts with a minimum of 15 hours per week, worked on a flexible rota. The ability to work independently and use your initiative is crucial for this role.
A valid driving license and access to a car (or other vehicle) is essential, and a mileage allowance is provided.
Vacancy Reference Number: 77852
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
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 award.
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
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
