Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support in Middlesbrough is hiring a warm, motivated Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will provide person-centred care to residents in their flats or bungalows and help them participate in everyday activities.

The role offers full-time (37.5 hours) or part-time options, with flexibility for daytimes, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins. Training toward a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care is provided, and the organization promotes

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Willing to work flexible hours including days, evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Develop warm, trusting relationships with service users and families.
• Assist with domestic tasks and medication administration.

Skills

Positive communication

Empathy

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Full-Time, Full-Time/Part-Time, Part-Time

We are looking for a warm, caring and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly learning disabilities and mental health support 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.

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!

Your role may include:

• 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

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.

Vacancy Reference Number: 94150

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

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.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. We cannot accept applications from candidates on Skilled Worker visas.