Support Worker - Driver (FT/PT)

Creative Support; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 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 peripatetic Support Workers to cover Tyneside and Durham. You will travel across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett and Hartlepool to support individuals in their own tenancies, including medication administration, MAR completion, personal care and community access.

We value a minimum of 12 months UK care experience, a valid driver's license, and a strong commitment to person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months UK care experience essential.
• Valid driver's license essential due to wide geographic travel.
• Willingness to travel across multiple areas and locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to people living in bespoke developments.
• Assist with medication application and MAR sheet completion.
• Support with personal care and community access.
• Build warm, trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Care experience

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: 97088

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.

exceeds National minimum wage 45p per mile between visits.