Support Worker

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

Job summary

A non-profit support organization in Middlesbrough is seeking a Support Worker to provide personal and emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role includes assisting service users with daily tasks, identifying social inclusion opportunities, and working closely with families and professionals. Candidates should possess a full driving license and a warm, person-centred approach. Training will be provided.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Experience in social care considered an asset.
• Full driving license is essential for this role.
• Ability to access opportunities for social inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and practical support to users.
• Identify opportunities for social inclusion.
• Work in a recovery-focused way based on individual plans.
• Collaborate with service users and professionals.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the service.

Skills

Warmth and empathy

Ability to work in a person-centred way

Practical support skills

Emotional support skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduation in relevant field

Job description

We are recruiting a Support Worker for our Floating Support Service in Middlesbrough. Here, we support people with a learning disability and/or mental health needs within their own home or out in the community. This may include support with domestic tasks and home maintenance, emotional support, social inclusion, financial management with paying household bills, shopping and cooking. The floating support service spans throughout the Middlesbrough area with a radius of 5 miles. We currently support over 30 service users, with the hope of expanding.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other support needs.

Support Worker Duties

• Providing personal care, and practical and emotional support to people with a learning disability/mental health needs
• Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users
• Working with service users in a recovery-focused way, in line with their individual support plans
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users
• Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service
  
  

The position is open to graduates, experienced practitioners, and people looking to start their career in social care. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way. A full driving license is essential for this role.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained an Investors in People Silver status, and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and regarding changes to the law governing social care.

Vacancy Reference Number: 82803

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 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.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.

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

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