Female Support Worker - Driver

Creative Support; Park Central; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support in Pontesbury is seeking a compassionate, positive and Creative individual to join our learning disability support team. You will support an engaging blind lady with learning disabilities, helping her live independently at home and in the community, and assist with daily tasks such as budgeting, shopping and personal care.

A clean UK driving licence is required for this role, and equality of opportunity is acknowledged under the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with day-to-day living duties including budgeting, shopping and personal care as required.
• Support with medication administration under supervision and guidance.
• Engage the service user in activities and community outings to promote independence.

Job description

Creative Support are looking for a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our supportive and dedicated learning disability support team in Pontesbury! We would love to hear from people who have the genuine passion and drive to want to make a positive difference in people's lives. We welcome people with a wide range of previous experience or no experience at all, as our superb training and induction process will give all successful applicants the best, appropriate level of support.

The successful candidate will be supporting an engaging blind lady with learning disabilities and a range of interests. The lady that uses our service enjoys a variety of activities from shopping, afternoon tea, music, trips out visiting new places and chatting the day away! If you think you would be a great addition to this caring and nurturing service,

No two days will be the same whilst supporting this lady within a rural and picturesque Supported Living Service. You will be enabling her to live a fulfilling and independent life at home and out in the community, achieving her own goals and aspirations for life and promoting her emotional well-being. As an integral member of the team, you will also get involved with assisting her with day to day living duties, such as budgeting, shopping, and supporting with medication and any personal care she may require.

A clean UK driving license is a requirement for this role.

Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010

Vacancy Reference Number: 94048

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.

• a probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Leave
• 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.

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 - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.

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