Support Worker (Driver Specific)

Creative Support; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days leave

Enhanced DBS paid

Job summary

Creative Support in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Floating Support Worker to assist clients with mental health needs in homes and communities. You will identify social inclusion opportunities and support recovery-focused plans while coordinating with families and professionals.

The role offers variable full-time or part-time hours with comprehensive training provided. Drivers with accessible cars are essential for this position, and the vacancy reference is 93811.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support work or the NHS is welcomed; comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Identify and access opportunities for social inclusion with clients.
• Work with clients in a recovery-focused manner according to individual support plans.
• Collaborate with clients, families and professionals to ensure a coordinated service.

Skills

Driving

Job description

£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. While experience is not mandatory for contracted roles, as we provide comprehensive ongoing training in all aspects of the job, we do welcome applicants with previous experience in care, support work or the NHS.

Drivers with accessible cars are an essential requirement for this role.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93811

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