Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Halifax; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A community care provider in Halifax seeks Support Workers to provide personalized care and support to individuals with various needs. The role promotes independence and social engagement through daily activities in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and the opportunity to complete recognized care certifications. Flexible working hours are available, and no prior experience is required, making it ideal for those passionate about helping others.

Benefits

Competitive pay

28 days annual leave

Supported by out-of-hours teams

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed.
• Passion for working in a friendly environment.
• Successful completion of training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent personal care to service users.
• Encouraging engagement in social activities outside homes.
• Developing trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Passion for person-centred care

Ability to work in a team

Communication skills

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Creative Support are looking for warm, enthusiastic and motivated Support Workers to join our team providing support to people in our Calderdale Services. At these vibrant services we provide quality care and support to individuals with a range of support needs including learning disabilities, mental health support needs and physical disabilities. As a Support Worker, you will be passionate about providing personalised support, based around activities that include daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry; supporting people to meet their personal care needs; and enabling people to safely access their local community. You will be required to work effectively as part of a team to provide person‑centred support in a consistent manner to promote independence, inclusion, wellbeing and personal development. No two days will be the same, as service users love to engage in a wide range of activities within the home and out in the community!

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent, respectful personal care, administering medication and manual handling
• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Full‑time hours (37.5 hours per week) and part‑time hours (15 hours minimum per week) available, to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service to include daytimes, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You may be required to work sleep‑in shifts

Qualifications

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, and offers the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits & Development

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave
• Company‑paid enhanced DBS for all staff
• Free employee support programme
• All staff are supported 24/7 by our out‑of‑hours teams
• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
• Structured induction and values‑led training through our Development Pathway to help staff grow from entry‑level to leadership roles
• Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who has recently received Investors in People Gold award