Support Worker

Creative Support; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Blackburn is looking for a Support Worker to provide high-quality care to residents with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. The role involves personal care, medication administration, and assisting with daily activities. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary. The organization values inclusivity and offers various benefits, including a probationary bonus and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required.
• Passion for delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Assist with domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Encourage participation in social activities.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Job description

Creative Support is seeking a warm, reliable, and proactive individual to join our passionate and friendly staff team in Blackburn, Lancashire as a Support Worker.

At our vibrant service in Blackburn, we deliver high-quality care and support to residents with a variety of needs, primarily learning disabilities and mental health challenges. Every day is unique, as we help service users pursue their passions and take part in activities such as exercising, gardening, baking, arts and crafts, and much more.

In this role, you will provide personal care, administer medication, and assist with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning. You will also encourage service users to participate in engaging social activities and build meaningful, trusting relationships with them and their families, ensuring they enjoy their time with us to the fullest.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, as no previous care experience is required. All you need is a passion for delivering person-centred care and thriving in a supportive and vibrant environment.

Vacancy Reference Number: 87023

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

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 awarded.

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.

Application Instructions:

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to 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.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

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