Support Worker (FULL/PART TIME)

Creative Support; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Northampton is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join their team. In this role, you will provide crucial person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities, helping them maintain independence and engage in community activities. Full training is provided, and you'll have the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Candidates with the right values and passion for care are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, but helping nature and passion for care is essential.
• Must be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard and caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Engage service users in community activities and help them maintain independence.
• Work within a positive behaviour support framework.

Skills

Calmness

Resourcefulness

Energetic

Motivation

Hardworking

Positive communication

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting Support Workers to provide care and support for individuals with learning disabilities within our community and supported living services in Northamptonshire. We seek calm, resourceful, and energetic individuals who are motivated and hardworking to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support in all aspects of daily life, helping service users engage in community activities and maintain their independence.

Role and Responsibilities

Your role will involve positive communication and engagement, demonstrating unconditional positive regard for those you support. Working within a positive behaviour support framework, you will take responsibility and grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. Adhering to agreed guidelines and fostering a supportive team ethos is essential.

Qualifications

While previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, we encourage individuals with the right values and passion to apply and make a meaningful difference.

Benefits

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:

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days Annual Leave
• Company paid enhanced DBS

Additional Information

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Application Process

Vacancy Reference Number: 89275. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. 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.