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Creative Support; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support in Warrington is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist residents in a six-flat service for people with learning disabilities and autism. You will support daily living, participate in community activities, and act as a Key Worker helping service users pursue their goals.

Applicants should be willing to work a rota including weekends and holidays, with a focus on building trusting relationships and delivering person-centered care to improve quality of life in a supportive

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are listed in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to service users.
• Working on a rota system including weekends and bank holidays.
• Supporting individuals with activities that they enjoy and days out in surrounding towns.
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users.
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks.

Job description

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Support Workers to work in our Warrington service. The service is comprised of six flats and supports individuals who have a learning disability and/or autism. The people we support may have additional support needs such as mental health needs and complex needs.

We offer an empowering model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and happy lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community in Warrington, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Support Worker Duties:

• Providing personal care to service users,
• Working on a rota system including weekends and bank holidays,
• Supporting individuals with activities that they enjoy and days out in the surrounding towns of Winwick, St. Helens, Leigh and Newton-le-Willows and further afield
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks

Although previous experience in a similar role is more advantageous, we encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93420

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