Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based support organization in Preston is seeking committed Female Support Workers to provide tailored support to women transitioning from mental health institutions to independent living. Responsibilities include promoting a safe environment, facilitating daily activities, and using a person-centred approach in care. Applicants should have a desire to support diverse needs and be able to work independently and in a team. Comprehensive training is provided, along with benefits like a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Full training and support

Probationary bonus

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and support diverse needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to women with their specific needs.
• Promote structure, boundaries, and routine within the home.
• Support the effective running of the home and facilitate activities.
• Work across the three services to meet the needs of all residents.
• Engage in a person-centred approach to care.

Skills

Experience in the care sector

Ability to work independently

Compassion and reliability

Job description

Creative Support is seeking committed Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma-Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services for individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of the women as they move from long-stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to women with their specific needs, helping them achieve personal goals and maintain control over their care.
• Promote structure, boundaries, and routine within the home and the local community to create a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support the effective running of the home, facilitating activities, completing daily household tasks, and ensuring the wellbeing of residents through consistency and predictability.
• Work across the three services to meet the needs of all residents in line with company policies and individual support plans.
• Engage in a person-centred approach to care, demonstrating compassion and reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Willingness to work across multiple sites and support diverse needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Full training and support, including the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident Employer, with Investors in People Gold awarded.

Contact & Application

• Contact the Service Manager, Katie McDonagh, at 07422078563 for any questions about the application process.
• Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using Vacancy Reference Number 91004.
• This role is only open to candidates located in and eligible to work within the UK.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.