Community Support Worker

CREATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

probationary bonus

pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support Services Ltd in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a caring support worker to join our community outreach team. You will visit service users in their homes or other settings, providing practical help to live independently and offering emotional support per individual support plans.

We offer full-time or part-time roles with flexible rotas (37.5 or 22.5 hours). No previous experience is required as full training, including QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, is provided; driving is

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Willingness to undertake training and квали Health and Social Care qualifications.
• Ability to work a flexible rota including lone working.
• UK eligibility to work required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live independently.
• Provide practical help with daily living tasks and emotional support.
• Visit service users in their homes or other settings.
• Assist with appointments, medication and money management.
• Follow individual support plans and maintain trusting relationships.

Skills

Caring temperament

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Job description

Are you a caring individual who enjoys working with people? Then join our committed community outreach team in Barrow.

As a support worker you can support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives. The successful candidate will engage with service users and build trusting, therapeutic, relationships.

The role includes visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings and offering practical support to enable them to live independently while also offering emotional support in accordance with their individual support plans. The support role includes helping with daily living tasks such as cooking, appointments, medication and money management.

We have both full time and part time hours are available, 37.5 and 22.5 per week to be worked on a flexible rota. The ability to lone work, using your own initiative is essential for this role.

Looking for a new Career in Care? We Provide the Training! No Previous Experience Needed

We provide all of your training as you begin your new career in care, including the opportunity to work towards earning your QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. All employees have access to our training system where, through a combination of in person and e-learning courses, you can learn the skills required to develop in your role and progress toward senior roles.

Being a car driver and car owner (or access to a vehicle) is essential for this role, mileage allowance is paid.

Vacancy Reference Number: 96093

Benefits of working with Creative Support include:

• probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• 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, we cannot accept Skilled Worker Visas.

At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.

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