Female Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support; Pontesbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Enhanced DBS paid by employer

Job summary

Creative Support in Pontesbury is seeking a compassionate and creative individual to join a dedicated learning disability support team. You will help a blind lady with daily living, activities, and community outings, ensuring she feels safe, respected and involved.

No two days are the same as you assist with budgeting, shopping, medication and personal care under our supportive training. A clean UK driving license is required; you will work within a rural setting and contribute to an inclusive,

Qualifications

• A clean UK driving license is required.
• Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

• Support a blind lady with learning disabilities in daily living and community activities.
• Assist with budgeting, shopping, medication support and personal care as needed.
• Encourage independence and promote emotional well-being in home and community.
• Follow care plans and work as part of a supportive team in Pontesbury.

Job description

£12.85 per hour

Pontesbury, Shropshire

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

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!

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: 94081

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.

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.