Support Worker

Creative Support; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking Support Workers to assist tenants with learning disabilities and autism. The role involves collaborating with service users to enhance their wellbeing, maintain tenancies, and develop independent skills. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude. Full training is provided along with flexible contract options, pension contributions, and additional benefits including a probationary bonus.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is valued, but not required.
• Strong communication and a proactive, person-centred approach are essential.
• A valid driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service users, their families, and support networks.
• Help individuals maintain their tenancies and develop independent living skills.
• Provide direct care and support, create high-quality support plans.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to create high-quality support plans

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire Support Workers to assist tenants with learning disabilities or autism in leading excellent quality lives across our supported living services in Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge.

Responsibilities

You will:

• collaborate with service users, their families and their support networks to enhance health and wellbeing, promote independence and foster community connections
• help individuals lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, engage with the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes
• potentially act as a Key Worker, supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals

In addition, you will provide direct care and support, contribute positively to a team, and help create high-quality support plans. Strong communication and a proactive, person-centred approach are essential.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism is valued, but not required if you can demonstrate a positive attitude, person-centred values, energy and commitment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create high-quality support plans
• Strong work ethic, a sense of duty and the ability to contribute positively to a team

Contract and Scheduling

Our services offer full-time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts with a minimum of 15 hours per week, worked on a flexible rota. The ability to work independently and use your initiative is crucial.

Requirements

A valid driving licence and access to a car (or other vehicle) is essential, and a mileage allowance is provided.

Additional Information

Vacancy Reference Number: 88007

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 a 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 Us

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

Application Notes

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.