£13.15 per hour (indexed to the London Living Wage)
Wandsworth, Greater London
Full-Time/Part-Time
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of our five excellent supported living services in Wandsworth. You will be supporting tenants with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, behaviour which may challenge, and mental health needs. You will be supporting service users to maximise their independence and increase community connections. The services are all located in pleasant residential locations near Balham tube station, close to bus routes and local amenities.
This is a fantastic career development opportunity, as you will have the opportunity to be part of a service providing effective support for service users in transition from family homes and other support settings. You will plan and carry out transition work in collaboration with the service user, their family, and wider support network, ensuring that their needs and preferences are paramount. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals. Some of the service users will be young adults, and this may be their first experience of living in their own home. With your support and mentoring, they will be able to establish a full and positive lifestyle.
This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers, and friends.
Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism, you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy, and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.
If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care, we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return, we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management, and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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.
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.
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date, please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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