Support Worker

Creative Support; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is recruiting for a Support Worker in Blackburn, Lancashire, offering a flexible mix of full-time and part-time roles. The post involves person-centred support for individuals with mental health needs at risk of social exclusion, working 9am–5pm with potential evenings and weekends.

A full clean driving licence and access to a car are required. The service focuses on recovery, social inclusion and moving clients towards greater independence, with opportunities to work across 1:1

Qualifications

• Paid or unpaid experience of supporting people with mental health needs is essential.
• You will demonstrate a caring, compassionate and empathic approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals using the recovery model (1:1 and in groups).
• Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships.
• Ensure social inclusion and housing/tenancy related support.
• Help develop daily living skills and move to more independent living.
• Carry out administrative duties linked to care and support.

Job description

£12.85 per hour

Blackburn, Lancashire

Full-Time, Part-Time

We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our innovative and inclusive Social Inclusion and Recovery Service in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The role involves providing person-centred support, case work and activity facilitation to people who have mental health needs and other needs who are at risk of social exclusion.

As a Support Worker You Will

• Work with individuals using the recovery model
• Provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals (1:1 and in groups)
• Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships
• Ensure social inclusion
• Help with housing and tenancy related needs
• Support people to develop daily living skills and to move on to more independent living
• Carry out general administrative duties linked to their care and support and the needs of the service
• Drive forward development work and liaise with external agencies and businesses to provide activities for the people we support

Paid or unpaid experience of supporting people with mental health needs is essential for this Support Worker role. You must demonstrate a truly caring, compassionate and empathic approach, and a solution focused and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will have person-centred values; actively listen to the people we support and ensure their voice is heard. You will have a strong work ethic and commitment to the highest standards and duty of care and contribute to the strong, inclusive, and positive energy that exists in our established Blackburn with Darwen team.

The service runs predominantly Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, however you will be committed to working flexibly, and be able to work some evening and weekends as required, based on the needs of the service, the people we support and the activities and opportunities they want to participate in. You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84460

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

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.

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