Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking Support Workers to join their team at Prince of Wales Drive, providing high-quality, person-centered support for older adults. The role involves assisting individuals with personal care and promoting their well-being, with opportunities for flexible working hours and professional development.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days of annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS checks

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Ability to support individuals with diverse needs.
• Experience in care settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Assisting individuals to access work, education, and social opportunities.
• Empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Proactivity

Resourcefulness

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker at Prince of Wales Drive

Are you committed to making a positive difference in the lives of people with care needs? Do you have a passion for empowering individuals to improve their quality of life and support them in achieving their hopes and dreams?

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organization providing high-quality, person-centered support tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community engagement.

Location: Prince of Wales Drive, an Extra Care scheme for older people next to Battersea Park, Wandsworth. The scheme offers 59 self-contained flats and provides integrated, holistic care for older adults with diverse needs including dementia, mental health issues, physical disabilities, learning disabilities, and complex health conditions.

Role Overview: We seek calm, resourceful, and energetic Support Workers who are highly motivated and proactive. You should possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate unconditional positive regard for all service users. Your role involves supporting individuals to maintain their well-being—mentally, physically, and emotionally—and empowering them to achieve their personal goals.

Responsibilities include: Providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and assisting individuals to access work, education, and social opportunities. We value your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor activities, creative arts, music, and cooking, which can enrich the lives of those we support.

Employment Details: Full-time and part-time positions are available. Flexibility is required, including working evenings and weekends on a roster basis.

Additional Information: Application references: 82548. Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website. Full training is provided, along with opportunities to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. The location is accessible by public transport.

Benefits: Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days of annual leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS checks.

Evidence of vaccination is required as part of the pre-employment process. Creative Support is an inclusive, anti-racist organization, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and a Disability Confident Employer, recently awarded Investors in People Gold. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures.

Application Process: Please read the job description and complete the online application form using the provided links. You may also download the application form and submit it via email or post to our Head Office. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must wait six months before reapplying.

For assistance with your application, contact us at 0161 236 0829.

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