Support Worker (FULL/PART TIME)

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

Job summary

A UK-based support services provider is looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to join their team in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. This role involves providing care to individuals with learning disabilities and supporting them with daily activities. Candidates do not need previous experience as training will be provided. The ideal applicants will be confident using computers and have a caring attitude. Creative Support offers a structured development pathway and various employee benefits such as annual leave and a probationary bonus.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days Annual Leave

Company paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Must have a UK driving licence preferred but not essential.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Able to build warm and trusting relationships with service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to individuals with learning disabilities.
• Encourage service users to participate in social activities.
• Administer and monitor prescribed medication.

Skills

Confident using computers

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage in social activities

Job description

About the Role

Are you looking for a diverse role that is fun, stimulating and rewarding every day? We are looking for confident Support Workers to join our friendly staff team at Linthorpe, Middlesbrough.

Our Service

At our Edwards Court service, we support service users with a wide range of support needs including learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex needs. We currently have two people living here with the capacity for one more. Both of the people we support are very individual in their needs however they both love to live life to the fullest and require support to complete the activities they enjoy the most, whether this is attending a football match, going to the disco or attending a show at the theatre.

Support Worker Duties

• Providing excellent care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and non‑verbal communication requirements.
• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes.
• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest.
• Administrating and monitoring prescribed medication to service users.

What we’re looking for

A UK driving licence is preferred but not essential. Previous experience is not required as full training will be provided, but the preferred candidate must be confident using computers.

Location

Our service is very easy to get to, located in Linthorpe just on the outskirts of Middlesbrough town centre with excellent public transport links, including regular bus and trains to the wider area.

How to Apply

Vacancy Reference Number: 71933. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Career Development & Benefits

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. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

About Us

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

Eligibility

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.