Support Worker

CREATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES LTD; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is hiring in Ulverston for roles providing person-centred care and support to tenants. You will engage in everyday activities, assist with personal care and domestic tasks, and help people participate in community activities, such as walking or dining out.

Experience with learning disability or autism support is welcome but not required. Training is provided, and you’ll work within a positive behaviour support framework in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in learning disability/autism support is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to follow guidelines and work within a supportive team.
• Person-centred approach with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to tenants in Ulverston.
• Assist with personal care, domestic tasks and community activities.
• Support individuals during challenging behaviour with calm, respectful handling.
• Work a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins.

Skills

calm demeanor

resourceful

positive communication

teamwork

Job description

Watch now: Join our Ulverston team!

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.

You'll work within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility and growing in confidence as a skilled practitioner. Following agreed guidelines and working within a consistent, supportive team ethos is crucial.

You’ll actively embrace all aspects of the role including personal care, domestic tasks and community activities like walking, swimming, and dining out. Supporting people who express their needs through challenging behaviour is essential. Prior experience is beneficial but not required if you have an engaging, creative and person-centred approach. We value your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking.

The service is conveniently located with easy access to Ulverston by car, bus, and train. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction to those committed to making a positive difference. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy. You’ll work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. We offer 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.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93885

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.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include

• probationary bonus
• pension contributions
• 28 days Leave
• 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 award.

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.

At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression.

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