Support Worker

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit support organization in South Witham is looking for dedicated support workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves providing personal care, engaging clients in community activities, and creating a supportive environment. Candidates should have a positive attitude and a desire to help others. Full training provided along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is desirable but not essential.
• Driver's license preferred but not necessary.
• Willingness to embrace personal care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support people with personal care and domestic tasks.
• Engage service users in social and educational opportunities.
• Maintain a healthy state of wellbeing for individuals.

Skills

Positive communication

Empathy

Motivation to support individuals

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with learning disabilities and other support needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client's needs and wants, whilst encouraging independence and community engagement. This role will be based at our registered care service in Witham, Essex where we support 6 wonderful individuals.

What you will receive

As a successful candidate, you will receive a full local and corporate induction and complete the Care Certificate. On completion of your probationary period, you will automatically be enrolled onto the NVQ level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care. You will have access to ongoing professional development from our training offices in London and Reading, and the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs during regular supervision and appraisal meetings.

Responsibilities

• Be calm, resourceful, highly motivated, hardworking, and keen to support people with disabilities in a proactive and holistic manner.
• Demonstrate positive communication and engagement and unconditional positive regard for all service users.
• Support people to maintain a healthy state of wellbeing — mentally, physically and emotionally.
• Empower individuals (alongside members of the person's circle of support) to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their life goals.
• Provide support with personal care and domestic tasks and assist individuals to access work, education and social opportunities.
• Be flexible to work on a roster basis, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Engage with the Creative Support Development Pathway, which offers a structured induction and values-led training to support progression from entry-level to leadership roles.

Qualifications and expectations

• Previous experience and a driver’s license are desirable but not necessary; what is most needed is gumption and a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to embrace all aspects of the role, including personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive and empowering environment for service users.

Vacancy and application details

• Vacancy Reference Number: 86783
• Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.
• Full training is provided, with the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS.

Additional notes

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

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 or emailed 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.