Waking Night Support Worker - Creative Support
Creative Support are looking to recruit a waking night support worker who is experienced in working in with people who have mental health support needs.
We are looking for a calm, resourceful and energetic individual who is well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team. The scheme consists of 7 self contained flats within Newcastle. The service will be part of Newcastle strategy to provide a wider range of living options for vulnerable people.
The service will support people to increase their independence and connect with their communities/develop social networks thus preventing admission into long term residential care or hospital and eventually moving back to their own homes or in a less supported environment.
- You will provide person-centred support to tenants to take part in all aspects of everyday life and achieve their outcomes and goals
- You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
- You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner supporting people who are vulnerable and may engage in risky behaviours
- You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos
In addition to opportunities for personal and career development we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82218Applications 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.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme.