Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support is 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 their own tenancies, helping them thrive in their communities.

The role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett and Hartlepool to assist with medication administration, MAR sheets, personal care and community access.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months UK care experience.
• Driving license is essential due to wide travel area.
• Strong commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication support and MAR Sheet completion.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support access to community activities and independent living.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Care experience

Driver's license

Person-centred care

Job description

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’ UK care experience is essential, 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: 97010

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 an Investors in People Gold award.

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.