Senior Support Worker

Creative Support; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Wigan seeks a dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Management Team in providing essential support for individuals with Mental Health needs. The role involves leading a team, contributing to management meetings, and supporting service development. Candidates should have strong communication, computer, and motivational skills, along with a commitment to personal development. This position offers excellent training opportunities and a hands-on management approach.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Training towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

• Good understanding of Mental Health needs and person-centred practice.
• Commitment to personal development and development of the service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Management Team at Wigan Service.
• Support the team to deliver day-to-day provisions for individuals with Mental Health needs.
• Lead the team by example and demonstrate positive practice.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Computer skills

Motivational skills

Job description

Senior Support Worker – Wigan Service

Creative Support have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Management Team at our Wigan Service. You will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver the day‑to‑day provision of support for individuals with Mental Health needs. As a Senior Support Worker, you must have a good understanding of Mental Health needs and person‑centred practice, and have a real commitment to your development and to the development of the service. You will be expected to contribute to management team meetings and to partake in development opportunities. You must be able to lead a team by example – demonstrating positive practice and values at all times. We offer a hands‑on management approach for Senior Support staff, and offer a full induction and access to relevant training. We are looking for someone who has strong communication, computer and motivational skills.

Application Process

Vacancy Reference Number: 83712
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.

Benefits

Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company paid enhanced DBS. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

EEO and Eligibility

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, recently awarded Investors in People Gold. 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 also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.