Support Worker

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. As a Support Worker, your duties will include providing person-centred care and support to help clients reach personal goals, assisting with personal care and medication, attending appointments, supporting with meal planning and preparation, and ensuring access to local activities and community participation, including trips out, supporting events within services, and promoting local social opportunities. Minimum of 2 years driving experience and a full UK driving licence is required.

Vacancy Reference Number: 84462Applications 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. SVC: SMNS 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 unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas