Support Worker

Creative Support; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bishop Auckland is hiring for their Floating Support Service to provide practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs. The role involves working closely with clients and professionals to ensure effective support and service delivery. Applicants should have experience in care or support work, strong communication skills, and the ability to drive an accessible car. The organization offers comprehensive training and various benefits including a probationary bonus and pension contributions.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• While experience is not mandatory, previous experience is welcome.
• Drivers with accessible cars are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for social inclusion with clients.
• Assist the Project Manager with service operations.

Skills

Experience in care or support work

Good communication skills

Driving ability with accessible cars

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for our Floating Support Service in Bishop Auckland and East Durham, which offers practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs within their homes or in the community.

Responsibilities

• Identify and access opportunities for social inclusion with clients, working with them in a recovery‑focused manner according to their individual support plans whilst collaborating with clients, families, and professionals.
• Ensure a consistent and coordinated service, assisting the Project Manager with the day‑to‑day operations of the service.

What we offer

• Hours available include full‑time and part‑time roles based on level of experience.
• Comprehensive ongoing training provided in all aspects of the job.
• Full training is provided, with 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.

Requirements and preferences

• While experience is not mandatory for contracted roles, applicants with previous experience in care, support work or the NHS are welcome.
• Drivers with accessible cars are essential for this role.
• Vacancy Reference Number: 77992
• Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.

Organization and diversity

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. SVC: DHRD

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.