Support Worker

Mountain Financial Printing & Design Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Support is searching for a warm and proactive Support Worker to join their team in Preston. This part-time position involves personal care, encouraging independence, and providing engaging social activities for residents with learning disabilities. No prior experience is needed, as comprehensive training will be provided, including opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No previous care experience needed.
• Must be a driver.
• Full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and administering medication.
• Promoting service users independence and choice.
• Encouraging engagement in social activities.

Skills

Passion for providing person-centred care

Reliability

Proactive approach

Education

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

Job description

Creative Support is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Support Worker to join our friendly and passionate staff team in Preston, Lancashire. At our vibrant supported living service in Preston, Lancashire we provide quality care and support to three active, fun-loving female residents with learning disabilities. Our residents love engaging in a range of exciting activities including trips to the seaside, visiting the theatre and cinema, and many more!

Your Role Will Include

• Providing personal care, administering medication and helping with other domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Promoting service users independence and choice
• 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
• Part time hours to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service with a willingness to work sleep in's, at a rate of £40 per shift
• Being a driver is essential for this role.
  
  

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.

'My favourite thing about the service is that no two days are the same, but we laugh everyday'.

The service has great transport links by both train and bus, with the local train station being only a 10 minute walk away.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86237

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number

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.

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 under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS