Female Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support Limited; Tees Valley; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd in Darlington, County Durham, is seeking a full-time Support Worker to provide person-centred support to tenants with mental health needs and learning disabilities in both supported living settings and through community outreach.

No previous care experience is required; a full, clean driving licence is essential. The role offers training and the chance to work in an inclusive, anti-racist environment with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for person-centred support.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010

Responsibilities

• Provision of practical, emotional and behavioural support to service users.
• Providing support to individuals with cooking, cleaning, housework and other life skills.
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users.
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.
• Working flexibly according to the needs of the service to include daytimes, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep in shifts.

Job description

Closing Date: Thursday 15th October 2026

£12.85 per hour

Full-Time

Join our vibrant team in Darlington, County Durham, as a warm, caring, and proactive Support Worker! You’ll provide quality, person-centred care to tenants with mental health needs and learning disabilities, both in supported living settings and through community outreach.

Help individuals engage in daily life and enjoy a variety of activities, using your positive communication skills and unconditional positive regard. The duties of the role include:

• Provision of practical, emotional and behavioural support to service users,
• Providing support to individuals with cooking, cleaning, housework and other life skills
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks,
• Working flexibly according to the needs of the service to include daytimes, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep in shifts.

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!

A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

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

Vacancy Reference Number: 95087

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 Annual 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 awarded.

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

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS