Relief Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join their team in Barrow, Cumbria. This role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs, enabling them to lead independent lives and actively participate in the community. A genuine passion for making a positive difference is essential, along with relevant care experience.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 6 months in care is essential.
• Warm, caring nature.
• Commitment to positively impacting people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives both at home and in the community.
• Assisting with daily living tasks such as budgeting, shopping, medication support, and personal care.
• Supporting service users to become as independent as possible, fostering confidence and social skills.

Skills

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Creativity

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, positive, and creative individual to join our supportive and dedicated team at our supported living service in Barrow, Cumbria.

We welcome applications from people with a genuine passion and drive to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and mental health support needs. The successful candidate will support individuals at our homely Supported Living Service in Barrow and out in the community. No two days are the same, as our service users have a wide range of interests, including shopping, afternoon tea, trips to new places, and coffee and cake days.

Support Worker Duties:

• Enabling individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives both at home and in the community.
• Assisting with daily living tasks such as budgeting, shopping, medication support, and personal care.
• Working flexibly, including evenings and weekends, according to the service needs.
• Supporting service users to become as independent as possible, fostering confidence, social skills, and use of community resources.
• Responding to individual needs within the framework of Person-Centred Plans.

This role offers a unique and challenging environment that encourages personal and professional development.

Experience of at least months in care is essential. You should have a warm, caring nature and a commitment to positively impacting people's lives.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86366

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

We are an inclusive, anti-racist organization, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and recent Investors in People Gold award recipient.

Applications are reviewed as received. We do not provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK can apply. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we cannot accept Skilled Worker Visa applicants.

Application Instructions:

Please read the job description and complete the online application form via the links provided. You may also download the application form and submit it to our Head Office or email it to [e-mail]. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

For assistance with your application, call us at 0161 236 0829.

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