Support Worker (FT/PT)

Creative Support; Whitby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Whitby is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support to tenants, enabling them to participate in daily activities. This role requires positive communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to engage with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The position involves shift work within a 24-hour rota, including sleepovers. Benefits include training opportunities, a probationary bonus, and 28 days annual leave.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Skills in positive communication and unconditional positive regard for clients.
• Ability to deliver personal care in a dignified manner.
• Experience with individuals having learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to tenants.
• Assist individuals in daily living and personal care.
• Contribute to a 24-hour rota including sleepovers.

Skills

Positive communication

Engagement skills

Flexible support delivery

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will provide person‑centred care and support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. The team works across both schemes and undertakes some outreach work to support individuals with a learning disability, some of whom have mental health needs.

You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will need to be flexible and able to deliver support in all aspects of daily living and personal care in a dignified manner. The service provides support to meet individualised needs. The service requires shift work, which includes contributing to a 24‑hour rota that includes sleepovers.

The Penthouse and Crows Nest services are situated within The Coliseum in Whitby, boasting picturesque views across the harbour. The service is easily accessible via public transport, with rail and bus services situated only yards away from The Coliseum.

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.

Vacancy Reference Number: 89328

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

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 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.