Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker, where your compassion and dedication will make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with daily living tasks, and promoting independence through engaging activities. You will be part of a passionate team committed to inclusivity and excellence in care. With full training provided and opportunities for professional development, including the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, this position offers a rewarding career path. Enjoy benefits like a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and generous annual leave as you help empower individuals to thrive in their communities.

Benefits

Probationary Bonus

Pension Contributions

28 Days Annual Leave

Company Paid Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Must hold a full valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in personal care and supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with domestic tasks.
• Support independence and enable growth in social skills.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Financial Assistance

Cooking

Flexibility

Education

QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking compassionate, caring, and dedicated Support Workers to join our supported living service in Cannock, Staffordshire. Your role is to support service users with learning disabilities to reach their potential, engaging in activities like walking, visiting estates, and more. Many individuals also have jobs and attend college independently. Applicants must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

Ideal candidates will provide excellent personal care, including medication administration, financial assistance, cooking, and other domestic tasks. You’ll respect and promote the rights of people with learning disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in their communities. Flexibility is key, as the role requires working evenings and weekends.

Your duties include providing personal care, assisting with domestic tasks, supporting independence, and enabling growth in social skills, relationships, and daily living. You’ll also administer medication.

Vacancy Reference Number: 77715

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 awarded.

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

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 [e-mail] 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