Support Worker (Driver)

Creative Support; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Enhanced DBS

Job summary

Creative Support in Bishop Auckland and East Durham is recruiting Floating Support Workers to provide practical and emotional help to people with mental health needs in their homes or the community.

You will identify opportunities for social inclusion, work in a recovery‑focused way with clients, families and professionals, and support the day‑to‑day running of the service under the Project Manager. Full training is provided towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications

• No Previous Experience Needed
• On-the-job training provided to progress toward a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Drivers with accessible cars are an essential requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Identify and access opportunities for social inclusion with clients.
• Work with clients, families and professionals to ensure a coordinated service.
• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of the service.

Job description

Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

£12.85 per hour

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Full-Time/Part-Time

We are currently recruiting for our Floating Support Service in Bishop Auckland and East Durham, which offers practical and emotional support to individuals with mental health needs within their homes or in the community.

The role involves identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with clients, working with them in a recovery-focused manner according to their individual support plans whilst collaborating with clients, families, and professionals. You will ensure a consistent and coordinated service, assisting the Project Manager with the day-to-day operations of the service.

We offer a variety of hours including full-time and part-time roles based on the level of experience you have. Drivers with accessible cars are an essential requirement for this role.

No Previous Experience Needed

We provide all of your training as you begin your new career in care, including the opportunity to work towards earning your QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. All employees have access to our training system where, through a combination of in person and e-learning courses, you can learn the skills required to develop in your role and progress toward senior roles.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93951

Benefits of working with Creative Support include

• a 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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.