Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Job summary

Creative Support in Jarrow is seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our service in Jarrow, South Tyneside. The role involves delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs, including personal care and medication administration.

You will build warm, trusting relationships with residents and encourage participation in activities. A UK driving licence is required, and we offer a structured induction, training, and progression through our

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, practical, emotional and social support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and administer medication as required.
• Encourage residents to participate in social activities inside and outside the home.
• Work flexibly on a rota including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Empathy

Job description

£15.63 per hour

Jarrow, South Tyneside

Full-Time, Part-Time

We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Support Worker to join our friendly service in Jarrow, South Tyneside. If you are looking for a new challenge where no two days are the same, then we would love to hear from you.

As a Support Worker, you will need to be enthusiastic about communicating with and supporting people in a person centred manner. Working alongside our dedicated team you will provide personal, practical, emotional and social support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing respectful personal care and administering medication
• Encouraging residents to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside the home
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest
• Work flexibly on a rota according to the needs of the service, including evenings and weekends

Must be able to drive with UK licence.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93299

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 a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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 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 under the UKVI scheme.