Closing Date: Thursday 31st October 2024
Up to £12.00 per hour
Full-Time, Part-Time
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people living in a supported living service in Cookridge, North Leeds? This service is in the beautiful rural location of Cookridge, just a few miles away from Horsforth. It is easily accessible by car, bus routes from Leeds centre and from Horsforth train station.
Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high-quality person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. Our supported living service in Cookridge provides person-centred support to adults who have learning disabilities, some of whom are on the autistic spectrum and have complex needs.
We are looking for caring, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will provide person-centred care and support individuals in all aspects of everyday life and enjoy a wide range of activities – including support with personal care, domestic tasks, and community activities such as walking, swimming, and going to the gym. We will also value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of service users, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking.
You will have the opportunity to undertake the responsible role of being a Key Worker/Co-worker. This will enable you to plan alongside members of the person’s circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their goals, wishes, and aspirations. Supporting people to live fulfilled and happy lives will provide you with a great experience to develop skills for a successful career in adult social care and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner.
Don’t worry if you feel you may need training; we provide all relevant training specific to the service as well as offering accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. We have career development opportunities, good conditions of service, and a supportive, hands-on management culture.
What types of shifts are at this service? We have many shift patterns including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekend shifts, and sleep-ins. You will be required to work in a flexible manner on a rota, but we have varied contracts available so please discuss this during the interview. Drivers are welcome but not essential.
This role can be enjoyed by people committed to making a positive difference, including experienced care workers, graduates, and those looking for a stimulating career path into social care. We pay on either a monthly or weekly basis, so you can choose what best suits you.
Vacancy Reference Number: 72789
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, 33 days leave, and company-paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and we have recently received the 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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