Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is recruiting warm, flexible peripatetic Support Workers to provide person-centred care across Tyneside and Durham. You will travel between locations to support individuals in their tenancies, assisting with medication application, MAR completion, personal care, and community access.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience is required; a valid driver’s license is essential due to the large geographic area covered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience in a relevant role.
• A valid driver’s license is essential due to the wide geographic area.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication application and MAR sheet completion.
• Provide personal care and support to individuals in their tenancies.
• Support community access and social inclusion.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexible scheduling

Person-centred care

Travel readiness

Team communication

Job description

Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

£12.85 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time

We are currently recruiting warm, flexible, and motivated individuals to work as peripatetic Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham.

You will provide person-centred support to people living in bespoke developments, helping them thrive in their own tenancies. This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool to support individuals with medication application, MAR Sheet completion, personal care, and community access. Building and maintaining warm, trusting relationships with service users is essential.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience is required, along with a strong work ethic and commitment to person-centred care.

A valid driver’s license is essential due to the large geographical area covered. Travel expenses from the nearest base will be negotiated.

Vacancy Reference Number: 89937

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

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.

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.

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 unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.