Senior Support Worker
Creative Support Ltd
Warrington
Salary
£13.45 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 September 2026
22 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Senior Support Worker with Creative Support, you'll support people with learning disabilities and autism in their daily lives, helping them achieve their goals and develop independent living skills. You'll also mentor and guide a team of staff, working flexibly to meet client needs. This role suits someone who's passionate about care and support, with experience in this field and a desire to make a difference.
What you'll need
- You'll need at least 2 years' experience in care and support, especially with people with learning disabilities and autism.
- You'll be organised, dynamic, and highly motivated, with a passion for providing excellent support.
- You'll be able to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.
- You'll be able to develop warm, trusting relationships with clients and staff.
- You'll be able to support the management of service delivery to meet client needs.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or taking a care-related course to gain experience and skills.
- Make sure you're familiar with the QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care, which is offered as part of this role.
- Check the Creative Support website for more information on their values and culture.
- Practice your communication skills, as you'll be working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Research the Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Employer awards to understand the organisation's commitment to inclusivity.
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Job description
Creative Support is seeking an organised, dynamic and highly motivated individual to join our Warrington Supported Living Service in Cheshire. Our service comprises six flats supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism, including those with additional needs such as challenging behaviours, mental health needs, and complex needs. We offer an empowering model of support, enabling people to lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in the community, develop independent living skills, and achieve personal goals. As a Senior Support Worker, you will support individuals in activities they enjoy, such as discos, swimming, and cinema outings. You will also have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker, helping people achieve their dreams and ambitions. In this role, you will ensure high-quality, individualised, person-centred support for all service users. Additionally, you will provide mentorship, support and guidance to the staff team, developing warm, trusting relationships with clients and encouraging them to express their needs, views, and concerns. You will support the management of service delivery to meet client needs, working flexibly, including evenings, weekends, waking nights, and sleep-ins. A minimum of two years’ experience in providing care and support to people with learning disabilities and other needs is essential for this role. A passion for providing excellent managerial support to our friendly staff team in Winwick,
Warrington, is also key. Vacancy Reference Number: 85983Applications 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 award.
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.
How to apply
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Reed
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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