Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate support workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities in their homes. This part-time role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of clients by engaging them in community activities like swimming and gym visits. Ideal candidates will be energetic, committed, and possess strong communication skills to foster a supportive and fun environment. With flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to start or advance their career in social care. Join a caring and inclusive organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support to individuals with disabilities is desirable.
• Ability to engage clients in community activities and events.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with learning disabilities in their daily activities.
• Encourage participation in local community events and activities.

Skills

Energetic

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Resourcefulness

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Closing Date: Thursday 20th February 2025

Up to £12.40 per hour from 01 April 2025

Clitheroe, Lancashire

Part-Time

Supporting service users with learning disabilities in their home based in Clitheroe with great access to public transport links. We require support workers who are resourceful in researching what goes on in their local area and have the energy to keep up with them and their active lifestyles.

To take on the rewards of this role you will need to be energetic, committed, a good team worker, and enthusiastic with strong communication skills, to support our active and social clients as they take part in local community activities and events. These activities range from swimming, going to the gym, and taking long walks whilst bringing a sense of fun and humour to these interests and new daily living challenges that our service users undertake, to support them to live rich and rewarding lifestyles.

We welcome applications from experienced carers as well as those who are looking to begin a new career in this sector. Due to the support needs of our clients, the working hours of our service is flexible, including some evening and weekend work. This is a part-time role, up to 22.5 hours per week for which car drivers are desirable.

Creative Support cares about providing personalised support to individuals with a variety of disabilities. It is through the care we provide that we aim to support and encourage service users to live independent and fulfilling lives; it is this aim that drives everything we do, and we need like-minded, caring individuals to help us achieve this goal.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82254

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.

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.

Application Instructions:

To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.

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