Support Worker

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Ashton-under-Lyne is hiring Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities or autism. The role involves collaboration with service users and their families to promote independence and fulfilment. Full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (minimum 15 hours) contracts are available. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave, and a chance to obtain a diploma in Health and Social Care.

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.
• A valid driving license and access to a car or other vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist tenants with learning disabilities or autism in leading quality lives.
• Collaborate with service users, families, and support networks.
• Act as a Key Worker to help individuals achieve their goals.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to create high-quality support plans

Positive attitude and person-centered values

Team contribution and strong work ethic

Job description

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.



In this role, you will collaborate with service users, their families and their support networks to enhance their health and wellbeing, promote independence and foster community connections. Our services aim to help individuals lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, engage with the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes. Beyond providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker, helping people achieve their dreams and goals.



While we highly value experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism, prior experience is not necessary if you can demonstrate a positive attitude, person-centered values, energy and commitment. You will need strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to create high-quality support plans. A strong work ethic, a sense of duty and the ability to contribute positively to a team are also essential.



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 for this role.



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



Vacancy Reference Number: 77937

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 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.



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



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