Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living organization is seeking a friendly Support Worker to provide personalized support to adults with learning disabilities in Barrow-in-Furness. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and be willing to work flexibly, including nights and weekends. Responsibilities include respecting the rights of service users, providing personal care, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. This role offers opportunities for career progression through structured training programs.

Benefits

Structured induction and training programs

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Friendly and caring attitude towards adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work flexibly, including nights and weekends.
• Respectful personal care according to individual support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to adults with learning disabilities.
• Promote the rights and entitlements of service users.
• Maintain the safety and comfort of service users' homes.
• Be responsive to changing needs and preferences.

Job description

We are looking for a friendly Support Worker to provide personalised support to adults with a learning disability living at our supported living service in Barrow, Cumbria. You will have a can-do approach with the acknowledgement of positive behaviour support to ensure all service users can enjoy the highest quality of life and promote independence. Support Worker Duties:

• Be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the service, to include both days, nights and weekends on a rota basis
• Respect and promote the rights and entitlements of people with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and physical disabilities and to enable them to participate as fully as possible in their communities and to maintain community connections
• To provide respectful personal care in accordance with the needs, wishes and preferred routines outlined in the individual's personal support plans
• To support service users in maintaining the safety, security, cleanliness and comfort of their homes
• To be responsive to changing needs and preferences of service users
Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.