Relief Female Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers to join their Trauma Service team in Preston. The role involves supporting women with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs, promoting their independence, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Applicants should have experience in the care sector and be prepared to work collaboratively across services. Full training and opportunities to achieve a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care are provided, alongside competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Mental Health needs.
• Willingness to promote independence and a calm environment.
• Ability to maintain wellbeing and structure in a nurturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Support women with individual care needs and promote independence.
• Facilitate daily activities and maintain the wellbeing of residents.
• Work across three services as required to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Person-centred approach

Education

Experience in the care sector

Job description

£12.60 per hour plus rolled up holiday pay

Preston, Lancashire

Relief/Bank

Creative Support is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers for an exciting opportunity to join our team under the Transforming Care Agenda using a Trauma Informed approach. Our Preston Trauma Service provides three single bespoke adapted support living services with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and Trauma Histories. The Preston Trauma Service operates 24/7 to facilitate the transition and support of three women out of long stay mental health institutions to their own homes in the community.

You will be involved in supporting women with their individual support needs, achieving their goals, giving them control over their care and promoting independence in a calm and quiet environment. You will promote structure, boundaries and routine in the home and in the local community to enforce a safe and nurturing environment. You will also be involved in the effective running of the home, facilitating activities in the home, completing daily household tasks and maintaining the wellbeing of our ladies by offering consistency and predictability. We are seeking compassionate, reliable individuals who are willing to provide a person-centred approach to care.

Experience of working in the care sector is essential. Due to the nature of the service, you will be expected to work across the three services to meet the needs of our ladies to deliver high standards of care and quality of life, working in line with our company policies and following individual support plans.

If you require any advice on completing your application form or would like further information about the service, please contact the Service Manager, Katie Conway on07422078563.

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

Vacancy Reference Number: 82672

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

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 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.

Application Instructions:

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to [e-mail] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

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