Support Worker

Creative Support Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in South Shields is seeking caring individuals to provide support to adults with learning disabilities. No prior experience is required as full training is provided. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication, and ensuring community engagement. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years driving experience and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and training for a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience and a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support to help clients reach personal goals.
• Assist with personal care and medication, attending appointments, and supporting meal planning and preparation.
• Ensure access to local activities and community participation.

Skills

Positive communication

Unconditional positive regard

Job description

Creative Support is a national, fast‑growing not‑for‑profit organisation providing support to individuals with diverse care needs. We are seeking warm and caring individuals to join our friendly staff team in South Shields, South Tyneside. In this role you will support adults with learning disabilities to live full, fun, and active lives.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided. We are looking for individuals with skills in positive communication and engagement who can demonstrate unconditional positive regard for those we support. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred care and support to help clients reach personal goals
• Assist with personal care and medication, attending appointments, and supporting meal planning and preparation
• Ensure access to local activities and community participation, including trips out, supporting events within services, and promoting local social opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years driving experience and a full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Probationary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days annual leave
• Company‑paid enhanced DBS
• Opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care with full training provided

Vacancy Reference Number: 83758

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer – and have recently received Investors in People Gold Award. SVC: SMNS.

This post is open to candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme is not available, and applicants with Skilled Worker Visas will not be accepted.

Application Instructions:

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