Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Leek; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leek is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist individuals in day-to-day living tasks and promote independence. The role includes flexible working hours, assisting with personal care, and supporting individuals with learning disabilities in various activities. Training is provided for applicants with diverse experience levels, with the goal of making a positive difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for making a difference.
• Able to assist with medication and personal care tasks.
• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting and shopping.
• Work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
• Enable service users to become independent.
• Be responsive to the individual needs of service users.

Skills

Compassionate and positive attitude

Ability to work flexibly

Support with personal care

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our supportive and dedicated team at our supported living service in Westwood, Leek. We would love to hear from people who have the genuine passion and drive to want to make a positive difference in people's lives who have learning disabilities. The successful candidate will be supporting individuals at our beautiful and homely Supported Living Service and out in the community. No two days will be the same as the people that use our service have a wide range of interests and activities from shopping, afternoon tea, trips out visiting new places and coffee and cake days.

Support Worker Duties

• Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required
• To work flexibly including evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the service
• To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources
• To be responsive to the individual needs of service users within the framework of their Person-Centred Plans

Please note, possession of a full UK driving licence is an essential requirement of this role. We welcome people with a wide range of previous experience or no experience at all, as our superb training and induction process will give all successful applicants the best, appropriate level of support.