Support Worker

Creative Support; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support is seeking compassionate Relief Support Workers dedicated to providing personal care and support to adults with learning disabilities in Wakefield. The role emphasizes promoting independence, community engagement, and collaboration with colleagues and families. With full training and a variety of benefits, including a probationary bonus and annual leave, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start or advance their careers in care.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Motivated and person-centred approach to care.
• Experience in social care is preferable, but willing to train.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Providing respectful care to service users.
• Maximising social opportunities and community engagement.
• Developing relationships with service users.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Person-centred support

Job description

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Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people in our personalised services across Wakefield?

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services. Working to empower people with a range of care needs to live independent and fulfilling lives, we are committed to helping our clients recognise their strengths, abilities and personal resources.

You will be providing personalised care and support to adults with learning disabilities, all who have unique support needs. To provide this care we require warm, motivated and person-centred Relief Support Workers with a keen interest in providing personalised support to meet individual care plans.

You will work in the principle of Creative Support, promoting active and independent lifestyles for the adults you support. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to provide respectful personal care. We welcome applicants who are experienced as well as those who are looking for a new career in the care sector.

Your duties as a Relief Support Worker will include:

• Providing respectful care, as well as practical and emotional support to the service users at our Wakefield services.
• Maximising social opportunities and community engagement
• Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Collaborating with colleagues, families and involved professionals to ensure a coordinated and consistent service
• You can chose to be paid on a weekly or monthly basis

Vacancy Reference Number: 73747

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 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.

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