Activity Support Worker

Creative Support; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Dover is seeking an Activity Support Worker to plan and provide enjoyable activities for older people in Extra Care Services. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience with people having diverse needs. This role is essential for promoting social inclusion and community links. The organization offers structured training and benefits including bonuses and paid leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with dementia and learning disabilities.
• Ability to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating activities.
• Facilitate social inclusion and promote wellbeing.
• Write reports and create promotional materials.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Experience working with people with disabilities

Ability to facilitate and work in groups

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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.

You will have good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to facilitate and work with people in groups and experience of working with people with dementia, a learning disability, people with mental health needs, autism and people with physical disabilities would be an advantage. The role involves writing reports and creating promotional materials such as posters and newsletters to showcase ongoing activities so proficiency in Microsoft Word and similar software is desirable.

We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will demonstrate the values that are essential for a role of this nature such as warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard along with the ability to work flexibly (this may include evenings and weekends). A willingness to travel between services within Tower Hamlets is essential.

Benefits and Development

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.

About Us

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

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 or emailed to be considered for the vacancy.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.