Support Worker

Care England; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Company-paid DBS

Job summary

Creative Support seeks committed Support Workers for an Intensive Support Service in Greater Manchester. You will assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, helping with daily tasks and personal care while supporting independence.

Role involves working in a calm environment; no prior care experience required as training is provided. A probationary bonus and DBS checks are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with shopping, cooking, and baking.
• Assist with household tasks and personal care needs.
• Support residents to pursue personal goals and increase independence.
• Work between the office, service, and current care provision as needed to ensure smooth transition.

Skills

Care experience desirable

Job description

Creative Support are seeking committed Support Workers to join our team for an exciting opportunity under the Transforming Care Agenda. Our Intensive Support Service provides bespoke supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex needs throughout Bury and Heywood, Greater Manchester.

The service operates 24/7 using a trauma-informed and case management model of care to provide support and opportunities for increased independence in the community for three adults. As a Support Worker, you will be provided with support and direction from the support co-ordinator and service manager. In your role, you will support residents with shopping, cooking or baking, household tasks and meeting personal care needs, as well as meeting unique personal goals. You will be happy working in a consistent, predictable way, enjoying a calm and quiet environment that meets each individual service user's needs.

Experience of working in the care sector is desirable but not essential, as we will provide all training necessary for the role. Staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between the Registered Office, service and current care provision to ensure service users experience a well-planned transition into their new home.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93984

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

• Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

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. This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.