Support Worker

We are looking for respectful, warm and energetic individuals to join our friendly Scunthorpe service as a Support Worker.

Our service in Scunthorpe provides person-centered support to individuals a range of needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs. Some of the people we support can demonstrate behaviour which is challenging, and some have complex physical support needs, but you will be supported and trained in how to assist them. We need people who have a real interest in the social care sector and are seeking to work in services which hold person-centred values. You will be part of a team and receive supervision throughout the probationary process to ensure you have the knowledge and skills needed. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Support Worker Duties Include:

· Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users,

· Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks,

· Communicating and building relationships with service users’ family, support network and involved professionals.

This would be an excellent opportunity for someone that is new to care, you do not need to have prior experience and full training will be provided!

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

· Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

· Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

· Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

· All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams,

· Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma.

We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start work with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks.

We would encourage candidates to apply to this post as soon as possible. If we receive a large number of applications we may process these prior to the deadline. We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Any queries on the role candidates can contact Jackie Hickson, Scunthorpe 01724 845 519

We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: Up to £10.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Physical setting:

• Care home

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/05/2023
Reference ID: 65019