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Support Worker

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Stoke-on-Trent

AI generated summary

  • You must be a car driver with basic ICT skills. We welcome applicants with various experience levels; our training will provide the necessary support.
  • You will assist with daily living tasks, promote independence, support medication and personal care, and work flexibly to meet individual needs within their Person Centred Plans.

Requirements

  • - We can only accept car drivers at this service.
  • - We also require basic ICT skills.
  • - We welcome people with a wide range of previous experience or no experience at all, as our superb training and induction process will give all successful applicants the best, appropriate level of support.

Responsibilities

  • You will be enabling someone to live a fulfilling and independent life at home and out in the community
  • Assisting with day-to-day living duties such as budgeting, shopping and supporting with medication and any personal care that may be required
  • To work flexibly including evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the service
  • To enable service users to become as independent as possible and to grow in confidence, competence and personal effectiveness in areas such as social skills/relationships, daily living skills and using community resources
  • To be responsive to the individual needs of service users within the framework of their Person Centred Plans

FAQs

What is the role of a Support Worker at Creative Support?

The Support Worker assists individuals with a wide range of care needs, enabling them to live fulfilling and independent lives both at home and in the community.

What are the key duties of a Support Worker?

Key duties include assisting with day-to-day living tasks, supporting with medication and personal care, and enabling service users to grow in independence and confidence in various life skills.

Are there specific qualifications or experience required for this role?

No specific qualifications or experience are required, as full training and induction will be provided. However, a genuine passion for making a positive difference is essential.

Is driving a requirement for this position?

Yes, we can only accept car drivers at this service.

What are the working hours like for a Support Worker?

The role requires flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, according to the needs of the service.

What training opportunities are available for Support Workers?

Full training is provided, and there is also the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

What employee benefits does Creative Support offer?

Benefits include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave, and a company-paid enhanced DBS check.

Can non-UK residents apply for this position?

No, 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.

What types of activities do Support Workers engage in with service users?

Support Workers engage service users in a variety of activities including shopping, trips out, afternoon tea, and coffee and cake days.

Are there opportunities for career advancement within Creative Support?

Yes, there are opportunities for career advancement, especially through training and obtaining the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Opportunity, Choice, and Wellbeing

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Creative Support was established as Manchester Housing Consortium in 1990 and was registered in 1991 as an Industrial and Provident Society with charitable status. We subsequently changed our name to Creative Support to show our commitment to developing creative responses to individual needs. In our first five years we successfully enabled people who had been living in long stay hospitals to move into supported housing, greatly improving their quality of life. By the late 1990’s we were providing a wide range of housing, care and support services. Creative Support now provides person-centred services across England in 65 local authorities, supporting over 5,000 individuals with care and support needs. Our portfolio includes accommodation based services such as residential care, supported housing and extra care as well as a range of floating support and homecare services to service users living in their own homes. We also provide day activities and respite support so that service users, families and carers can enjoy holidays and short breaks.