Support Worker

Creative Support; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to help four residents live independent, fulfilling lives. You will provide practical and emotional support at home and in the community, covering budgeting, shopping, medication support and personal care when needed.

This full-time role is based in our Stoke-on-Trent service, with a 7-day rota, early through to late shifts, and a preference for a full UK driving license and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support four residents to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives.
• Provide practical and emotional support with day-to-day activities, including budgeting, shopping, medication support and personal care when required.
• Support residents both at home and out in the community, helping them build confidence and independence.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Job description

£12.85 per hour

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Full-Time

We are seeking a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our dedicated team at our learning disability services in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

As a Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in supporting four residents to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives. You will provide practical and emotional support with day-to-day activities, including budgeting, shopping, medication support and personal care when required. You will support our residents both at home and out in the community, helping them build confidence, develop their independence, and make the most of the opportunities around them.

No two days are the same at our service! Our residents enjoy engaging in a variety of activities, including shopping trips, exploring new places, afternoon tea, coffee and cake trips, and much more.

Initially, the successful candidate will be primarily based our supported living service, though there may be a requirement to travel to different services throughout Staffordshire.

Good written and verbal communication skills as well as basic IT skills are required to fulfil this role.

A full, clean UK driving license and access to a car are preferred for this role.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week). Flexibility is essential, as you will be required to work across a 7-day rota, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Shift times vary depending on activities taking place, and can range from 7am starts through to 10pm finishes.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a real different to peoples lives, we would love to hear from you.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93826

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

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.