Support Worker (FT/PT)

Creative Support; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for warm and proactive Support Workers to assist individuals with various support needs. The role offers flexible full-time and part-time hours, with no prior care experience required, as full training is provided. Employees can benefit from a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and 28 days of annual leave. This position emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, seeking candidates eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No previous care experience is required.
• Candidates must be located in and eligible to work within the UK.
• Full training provided including QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Encourage service users to participate in activities in the local community.
• Support service users with personal care and medication administration.
• Organize weekends away and holidays for service users.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Creative Support is looking for warm, reliable, and proactive Support Workers to join our friendly staff team in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

Our service contains 8 individual flats and service users with a range of support needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Our residents love participating in a wide range of activities, ensuring no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Encourage service users to participate in activities in the local community
• Support service users with activities they enjoy, including shopping and going out for meals and drinks
• Support service users with weekends away and holidays
• Support with personal care
• Administer medication and lone working

No previous care experience is required, and we offer both full-time and part-time hours, worked flexibly according to the service's needs.

Vacancy Reference Number: 89333

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

Development and Training

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

Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

Diversity and Equality

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.