Support Worker

Creative Support; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive support organization in Gateshead is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities. You will provide personal care, engage in activities, and support service users in achieving their goals. The role requires calm and resourceful individuals with strong communication skills. Benefits include training opportunities, bonuses, and 28 days leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Calm, resourceful and energetic individuals.
• Motivated and hardworking.
• Experience or ability to support individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to service users.
• Engage in shift work including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Administer medication and manage housing tasks.
• Act as a Key Worker supporting individuals' dreams.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Empathy

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards)

Job description

We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead.

Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens.

As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with the wide range of activities they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema. The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Support Worker Duties

• Provision of personal care to service users
• Shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Medication administration
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks

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.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86856

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 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. SVC: GFS

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.