Female Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support in Darlington is seeking a warm, proactive Support Worker to deliver person-centred care to tenants with mental health needs and learning disabilities in supported living and via community outreach.

No previous care experience is required as full training is provided, including the chance to work toward a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. A full driving licence is essential and you will work flexibly including weekends.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include providing practical, emotional and behavioural support to service users.
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning, housework and other life skills.
• Developing and sustaining warm, trusting relationships with service users.

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.

Skills

Daily living support

Communication skills

Positive regard

Household tasks support

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care (study opportunities)

Job description

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.

Skills

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.

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.

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: 95211

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual 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 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 -

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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