Activity Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking an Activity Support Worker to plan and lead stimulating activities for older people in their Extra Care Services. This role involves facilitating social inclusion and promoting well-being through creative and engaging activities. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced in working with diverse needs, contributing to a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

28 Days Leave

Company Paid Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia or disabilities.
• Enthusiastic, resourceful, and flexible personality.
• Demonstrated compassion and warmth in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide enjoyable activities for older people.
• Facilitate social inclusion and community links.
• Promote physical and mental well-being through engaging activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Groups

Proficiency in 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.

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

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:

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 [e-mail] 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