Support Worker

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

Job summary

A community care provider in Ulverston is seeking calm and resourceful individuals to provide person-centred care and support to tenants. The role includes personal care, community activities, and supporting individuals with challenging behaviours. Applicants should possess positive communication skills and a willingness to engage in training. Flexible working hours are part of this supportive work environment, which includes opportunities for personal and career development.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Calm and resourceful individuals who can provide person-centred care.
• Ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for tenants.
• Positive communication and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within a positive behaviour support framework.
• Engage in personal care and community activities.
• Support people expressing needs through challenging behaviour.

Job description

Overview

We’re seeking calm and resourceful individuals to join our friendly team providing person-centred care and support to tenants in Ulverston, helping them engage in everyday life and enjoy various activities. Positive communication and engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we provide learning disability/autism support to.

Responsibilities

• Work within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility and growing in confidence as a skilled practitioner.
• Follow agreed guidelines and work within a consistent, supportive team ethos.
• Engage in all aspects of the role including personal care, domestic tasks and community activities such as walking, swimming, and dining out.
• Support people who express their needs through challenging behaviour.
• Be proactive in creating an engaging, person-centred environment; prior experience is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications and Development

• We value your personal skills and interests (e.g., sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, cooking).
• Full training is provided, including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy.
• Full training to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care is available.
• DSB/DBS checks: company paid enhanced DBS included.

Location and Hours

The service is conveniently located with easy access to Ulverston by car, bus, and train. You’ll work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Benefits and Culture

• Good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture with opportunities for personal and career development.
• Choose to be paid weekly or monthly.
• 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 with Investors in People Gold.

Application Details

Vacancy Reference Number: 77981

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Additional Information

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.