Support Worker
We are seeking a caring individual, who values progressive and person-centred support to join our welcoming supported living team in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. We require someone who can enable our service users to develop their independence, gain new experiences and maintain good mental health and personal wellbeing.
You will support our service users in all aspects of their daily lives, both within their accommodation and out and about in their community. Where needed you will provide, support with medication and engage with lone working as well as working as part of a team. You will establish trusting relationships with service users and their families and wider support networks, ensuring a high level of quality support is provided.
The service is a new build property with 14 individual flats working in partnership with the housing association to provide bespoke support to service users who have a mental health diagnosis. There is also a communal lounge and kitchen and a landscaped garden with onsite parking.
This is an interesting opportunity to work in a diverse environment, where you can go home every day knowing that you have helped people to achieve their goals.
For further information about the role please call or email the Siân Barber on 07971074640, sian.barber@creativesupport.co.uk
An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or similar would be preferred, but is not essential for this role. A background in mental health is also desirable however full training is provided.
Our service is close to Wednesfield town centre and the Wolverhampton city centre, with local shops and activities available easily accessible by public transport.
Creative Support can offer you:
- A competitive salary
- Good conditions of service including company sick pay
- Paid carer’s leave
- Free life assurance
- Comprehensive training
- Opportunities for professional development
Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Silver award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures.
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
