Support Worker

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

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking dedicated support workers to join their friendly team in Carlisle, supporting adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This role involves empowering individuals to achieve independence through community participation and personalized support plans, with comprehensive training and benefits offered.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Prior support-related experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work flexible shifts over a seven-day rota.
• Enjoyment in teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive support to individuals in community activities.
• Develop personal support plans addressing specific needs.
• Liaise with statutory, voluntary agencies, and family members.

Skills

Motivation

Positive outlook

Engagement

Insight into challenges

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2

Job description

Would you like to gain experience or increase your existing knowledge and practice of working with adults with a learning disability and mental health needs?

We are looking for support workers to join our small, friendly existing team working at one of our 24 hour supported living services for seven adults who each live in a one bedroomed furnished flat in the beautiful, conservation area of Stanwix in Carlisle (the project is easily accessible on public transport). You will provide positive support to individuals to enable them to participate in community activities, you will also work with and develop a personal support plan that addresses individual specific needs helping service users to develop domestic, financial and emotional management and achieve greater independence and self-esteem. You will actively liaise with statutory, voluntary agencies and advocates/family members.

We are looking for individuals who are highly motivated, have a positive outlook and are able to engage and motivate individuals to participate in a range of activities. You will have a keen insight into the challenges that our client face on a daily basis and awareness of the delivery of supported living care. Prior support related experience is advantageous however, Creative Support will provide a full training package which includes the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification.

You must be able to work flexible shifts over a seven day rota which will include morning, afternoon shifts and sleep-in shifts. You should enjoy working as part of a team.

Vacancy Reference Number: 79918

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 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 – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.