Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a Support Worker to provide care for older individuals with varying support needs, including those with dementia. Responsibilities include personal care, social activity engagement, and transportation. No previous experience needed, as full training is provided. A full driving licence is essential. The role offers a supportive environment with benefits such as a probationary bonus and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Passion for providing person-centred care.
• Full training provided, including Dementia Awareness.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Encourage service users to engage in activities.
• Develop trusting relationships with service users.
• Drive a minibus to local amenities.
• Support individuals with limited mobility.

Skills

Caring nature

Ability to engage in social activities

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? Creative Support is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside. Here we provide quality care and support to older people with a range of support needs including dementia and memory impairment. You will be based across 2 of our services: our Day Centre, which provides support to up to 20 people, and our Hub, which provides support to 8 people. No two days will be the same as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in activities such as arts and crafts, quizzes, board games, pool, and more. The people we support also enjoy day trips to pottery classes, garden centres and animal sanctuaries.

We are seeking someone with a calm, caring nature who is eager to join a friendly and energetic staff team.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working
• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of social activities both within and outside their homes
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families to enable them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Driving a 12-seater minibus to a range of local amenities
• Supporting individuals who may have limited or poor mobility

Qualifications & Requirements

• No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and supporting others in a bright, friendly environment
• Full training is provided by Creative Support Training Academy, including Dementia Awareness
• A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role
• Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

Additional Information

• Vacancy Reference Number: 87389
• Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number
• Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS
• We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer with Investors in People Gold
• Applications are reviewed as they are received; feedback for unsuccessful applications is not provided. Candidates must be located in and eligible to work within the UK.