Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Tees Valley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A care support organization in Middlesbrough is seeking a compassionate Support Worker. The role involves providing person-centered care to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will build trusting relationships and support service users in various activities. The position offers flexibility in scheduling and comprehensive training. The ideal candidate has a passion for care and a positive attitude.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed.
• Passion for providing person-centred care and support.
• Ability to develop warm and trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and administering medication.
• Developing relationships with service users and families.
• Working flexibly according to the service's needs.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Sense of humour

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a warm, caring and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Middlesbrough, Cleveland.

As a Support Worker you will be providing person-centred care and support to our service users who reside in their own flat or bungalow to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.

No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: cooking/baking, board games, movie nights, arts and crafts and many more! We are looking for someone with a great sense of humour and looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team of Support Workers.

About the Service

Amersham Road is a Supported Living Service in Middlesbrough, Cleveland providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability and mental health support needs, so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities to follow their passions and enjoy every day to the fullest!

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care, administering medication and help with other domestic tasks
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Full time (37.5 hours) or part time (minimum 15 hours per week) to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service to include daytimes, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins

Requirements and Benefits

We are looking for candidates from all walks of life. No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and support and working in a bright, friendly environment!

Vacancy Reference Number: 81764

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number – Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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 Investors in People Gold award. SVC: AMSH

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