Support Worker

Creative Support; Dawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Creative Support as a Support Worker in Dawley and make a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role offers a range of rewarding responsibilities, providing personal care, and fostering independence through social engagement. With no prior experience required, full training will be provided along with the opportunity to earn a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Enjoy benefits such as a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days annual leave in a vibrant working environment.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed, just a passion for providing support.
• Will receive full training from the Creative Support Training Academy.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent, respectful personal care and administering medication.
• Encouraging residents to engage in social activities.
• Developing warm relationships with service users.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Empathy

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day?

Creative Support is looking for a passionate, energetic and caring Support Worker to join our friendly staff teams in Dawley, Telford. At our vibrant supported living services in Dawley, Telford, we provide quality care and support to service users with a range of support needs, primarily learning disabilities living in homely self-contained flats. No two days at these services will be the same as we support our residents to follow their passions, engage in a wide range of activities and grow their independence. For example, some of our service users love taking part in chair yoga and Zumba classes, as well as going for meals out, visiting the day centre and many more!

Your role will include:

• Providing excellent, respectful person care, administering medication, hoisting and lifting and help with domestic tasks such as cooking/cleaning
• Encourage residents to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside the home
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Full time hours, to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service. You may be required to work sleep in’s

We are looking for candidates from all walks of life. No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and support and working in a bright, friendly environment! Full training is provided by our Creative Support Training Academy, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

This service in Telford is close to Dawley town centre with great public transport links to surrounding areas.

Vacancy Reference Number: 71840

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.

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.