Care Support Worker: Growth, Training & Activities

Care England; South Tyneside; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking an experienced Support Worker for our learning disabilities, autism and complex needs service in Jarrow, South Tyneside. You will provide person-centred support across personal, practical, emotional and social needs, including personal care and medication administration.

You will engage residents in activities, build warm relationships, and work a rota that includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have a UK driving licence.
• Opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care through Creative Academy training.
• No previous care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, practical, emotional and social support in a person-centred way.
• Provide respectful personal care and administer medication as required.
• Encourage residents to engage in a range of social activities inside and outside the home.
• Develop warm, trusting relationships with service users to maximise their time at the service.
• Work flexibly on a rota, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Driving

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care (training)

Job description

Creative Support is seeking an experienced Support Worker for our learning disabilities, autism and complex needs service in Jarrow, South Tyneside. You will provide person-centred support across personal, practical, emotional and social needs, including personal care and medication administration.

You will engage residents in activities, build warm relationships, and work a rota that includes evenings and weekends.