Support Worker
We’re seeking calm and resourceful individuals to join our friendly team providing person-centred care and support to tenants in Ulverston, helping them engage in everyday life and enjoy various activities. Positive communication and engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we provide learning disability/autism support to.
You’ll work within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility and growing in confidence as a skilled practitioner. Following agreed guidelines and working within a consistent, supportive team ethos is crucial.
You’ll actively embrace all aspects of the role including personal care, domestic tasks and community activities like walking, swimming, and dining out. Supporting people who express their needs through challenging behaviour is essential. Prior experience is beneficial but not required if you have an engaging, creative and person-centred approach.We value your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking.
The service is conveniently located with easy access to Ulverston by car, bus, and train. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction to those committed to making a positive difference. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy.You’ll work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. We offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture, with opportunities for personal and career development. Choose to be paid weekly or monthly.
Vacancy Reference Number: 77600
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 – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.