Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and autism in a supportive residential environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to help young adults transition to independent living, ensuring their needs and aspirations are prioritized. As part of a passionate and inclusive team, you will work collaboratively with service users, their families, and health professionals to foster independence and community connections. If you're motivated, flexible, and committed to making a difference, this rewarding position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

28 Days Annual Leave

Company Paid Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strong skills in engaging service users and planning support.

Responsibilities

• Support tenants with moderate to high learning disabilities and autism.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to meet service users' needs.

Skills

Engagement Skills

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Personal Commitment

Education

Relevant Experience in Support Work

Job description

We’re looking for dedicated Support Workers to support tenants with moderate to high learning disabilities and autism needs. Join us in a new-build development of 7 self-contained flats, designed to maximize independence and community connections. Located near Tooting Bec, this accommodation offers a pleasant residential setting with easy access to bus routes and local amenities.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity, where you’ll be part of a service providing effective support for service users transitioning from family homes and other support settings. You’ll collaborate with the service user, their family, and wider support network to ensure their needs and preferences are paramount. As a Key Worker, you’ll support people in achieving their dreams and goals, helping young adults experiencing independent living for the first time establish a full and positive lifestyle.

This rewarding role requires flexibility across the week, including shifts in the evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. We seek highly motivated individuals with strong personal commitment and skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You’ll work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and communicate positively with families, carers, and friends.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include:

1. Probationary bonus
2. Pension contributions
3. 28 days Annual Leave
4. 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.

Important Application Information:

Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.

Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address 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.

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