Support Worker

Creative Support; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading support organization in Clitheroe seeks part-time support workers to assist service users with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include engaging clients in local activities such as swimming and gym visits. Candidates should be energetic and possess strong communication skills. Flexible hours are available, and full training will be provided. The organization values inclusivity and aims to support clients in living independent lives.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Energetic, committed, and enthusiastic.
• Experience in caring or willingness to train.
• Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in community activities and events.
• Assist in daily living challenges.
• Promote independent and rewarding lifestyles.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Resourcefulness

Job description

Supporting service users with learning disabilities in their home based in Clitheroe with great access to public transport links. We require a support workers who are resourceful in researching what goes on in their local area and have the energy able to keep up with them and their active lifestyles.

To take on the rewards of this role you will need to be energetic, committed, a good team worker and enthusiastic with strong communication skills, to support our active and social clients as they take part in local community activities and events. These activities range from swimming, going the gym and taking long walks whilst bringing a sense of fun and humour to these interests and new daily living challenges that our service users undertake, to support them to live rich and rewarding lifestyles.

We welcome applications from experienced carers through to those who are looking to begin a new career in this sector. Due to the support needs of our clients the working hours of our service is flexible, including some evening and weekend work. This is a part time role, up to 22.5 hours per week for which car drivers are desirable.

Creative Support cares about providing personalised support to individuals with a variety of disabilities. It is through the care we provide that we aim to support and encourage service users to live independent and fulfilling lives, it is this aim that drives everything we do and we need like minded, caring individuals to help us achieve this goal.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82796
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 award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.