Job description
Job Reference: 66468
Posted: Monday 17th April 2023
Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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!
Successful candidates would have the opportunity to access the Wheels to Work Scheme available through Proud to Care. This offers above national average of mileage used during working time.
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 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.
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.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work in the UK.
Application Instructions:
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to [email protected] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS