Support Coordinator

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

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks compassionate Support Workers in Greater Manchester to provide person-centered care within the Tameside Extra Care services. The positions require flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, along with a commitment to personal and professional development opportunities, including a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

33 days of annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in care.
• Willingness to support with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Interest in enhancing the lives of service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care and support to service users.
• Assist managers in ensuring an empowering care service.
• Collaborate with families to promote a positive service atmosphere.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

We are seeking two warm, compassionate, and proactive individuals to take a lead in providing person-centered care and support to our service users.

The Tameside Extra Care services comprise four sites across the Tameside borough, with a role available at our Dukinfield service. The scheme includes one-bedroom and two-bedroom self-contained flats, with some individuals receiving a care service. Needs may include dementia, mental health, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and complex health needs.

You will assist the Extra Care Manager and Registered Manager in ensuring an empowering service that meets our clients' needs and collaborates with service users' families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere. You must be flexible, energetic, and reliable.

Creative Support is committed to your ongoing professional development. Successful candidates will receive a full local and corporate induction and attain a Level 3 certificate in 'Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care'. After your probationary period, you will be enrolled in the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. You will have opportunities to discuss your training and development during supervision and appraisal meetings.

You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role, including supporting with personal care and domestic tasks, and helping individuals access work, education, and social activities. We value your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking, and how they can enhance the lives of those we support.

The role requires flexible working on a roster basis, including evenings and weekends. A minimum of two years' experience is essential for this role.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77664

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

Full training is provided, along with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days of annual leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.

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

Applications are reviewed as received. We do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. Only candidates eligible to work in the UK can apply.

Application Instructions:

Read the job description and complete the online application form via the links provided. You can also download the application form and submit it to our Head Office or via email. 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 advice on completing the application, call 0161 236 0829.

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