Relief Female Support Worker

Creative Support; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused support organization is seeking committed Relief Female Support Workers in Preston. The role involves providing compassionate support to vulnerable women with learning disabilities and mental health needs, fostering independence, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in the care sector and a nurturing attitude. Full training and QCF Diploma opportunities are provided, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector is essential.
• Ability to provide a nurturing environment.
• Flexibility to work across services.

Responsibilities

• Support women with individual care needs.
• Promote independence and structure in daily routines.
• Assist with daily household tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable support

Person-centred approach

Job description

Overview

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 supported 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

What to do next

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 on 07422078563.

Legal / Equality

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

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Reference Number: 81752

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

Benefits

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.

About the Employer

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Application Timing

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.