Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Tudhoe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in the UK is seeking a confident Support Worker to provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The role involves working in a motivated team, covering a 24-hour rota that includes sleep-ins. Applicants should have strong communication skills and a commitment to positive behaviour support. Full training and a structured development path are provided, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Skills in positive communication and engagement.
• Ability to work within a positive behaviour support framework.
• Must be able to follow agreed guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide person centred support to service users.
• Work as part of a friendly, motivated team.
• Cover a 24hr rota pattern, including sleep-ins.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement

Teamwork

Confidence

Driving (car)

Job description

Support Worker

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 23 September 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Up to £12.40 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 09 October 2025
• Location: Spennymoor, County Durham
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Creative Support
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 86675

Summary

We are looking for confident, strong and calm individuals to work in our Durham Services, providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability, autism and complex needs so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development.

You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the confidence to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to develop as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

Support Workers are to cover a 24hr rota pattern, which includes sleep-ins, as part of a friendly, motivated team.

Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Car drivers are preferable as there is an opportunity to drive service user's cars to participate in activities in the community.

Vacancy Reference Number: 86675

Application and Training

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 a 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.

Eligibility and 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. This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.