Female Support Worker

Creative Support; St Helens; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS paid by company

Job summary

Creative Support in St Helens is hiring a compassionate Support Worker to help residents live independently within a modern supported living service. The role includes assisting with daily living tasks, encouraging community involvement, and delivering person-centred care.

Applicants should be located in the UK and eligible to work. Training is provided toward a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, with a full-time 42-hour week and opportunities for progression within a values-driven,

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Willing to train toward QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Applicants must be located in the UK and eligible to work.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care and support with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Assisting individuals in leading fulfilling, valued lives and actively participating in the community.
• Supporting service users in gaining independence, confidence, and competence in daily living skills, money management, social skills, and more.
• Working collaboratively with families and professionals to provide consistent, tailored care.
• Demonstrating flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking to welcome a compassionate, flexible, and motivated Female Support Worker to our modern supported living service in St Helens, Merseyside. Our service consists of 7 purpose-built apartments, providing a safe environment which supports the independence and wellbeing of our residents with complex needs. Each apartment is fitted with bespoke technology, including fall detection and epilepsy monitoring systems.

£12.85 per hour

St. Helens, Merseyside

Full-Time

As a Support Worker, you will play a key role in empowering residents to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. You will support residents to develop the skills and confidence needed in order to make progress towards greater independence. The role will involve assisting and encouraging residents to access the local community in St. Helens – such as opportunities, activities and services. No two days will be the same in this role, as our residents love engaging in a diverse range of exciting activities, making this a varied and rewarding role.

The successful candidate will be warm, positive, and committed to ensuring that our residents enjoy the highest quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care and support with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Assisting individuals in leading fulfilling, valued lives and actively participating in the community.
• Supporting service users in gaining independence, confidence, and competence in daily living skills, money management, social skills, and more.
• Working collaboratively with families and professionals to provide consistent, tailored care.
• Demonstrating flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Looking for a new Career in Care? We Provide the Training!

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.

This is a full-time position of 42 hours per week.

No Previous Experience Needed

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

Vacancy Reference Number: 88489

Benefits of working with Creative Support 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 who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.