Up to £13.20 per hour from 01 April 2025
Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Overview
We are seeking energetic and imaginative Support Workers, both part-time and full-time, to assist in delivering our specialist Supported Living service in Braintree, Essex. As part of the role, you will regularly drive clients, so a full UK driving license is preferred.
Our Braintree service supports people with learning disabilities and/or autism to transition from hospital environments. We assist individuals with complex support needs, including mental health issues, forensic backgrounds, and behaviours that may cause distress or challenge.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism in their daily living.
2. Engage service users in planning their support.
3. Drive clients as required.
4. Work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
Qualifications and Skills
We are looking for warm, proactive Support Workers who demonstrate person-centred values and believe they can empower people with learning disabilities to transform their lives. Good health and the ability to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks are necessary.
A high level of motivation and personal commitment is essential, along with skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will be allocated to a tenant’s Core Team based on compatibility, considering personality, shared interests, and the individual’s goals and aspirations.
Benefits
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:
1. Probationary bonus
2. Pension contributions
3. 28 days Annual Leave
4. Company paid enhanced DBS
Application Process
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number 79618. We do not accept CVs as a method of application.
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address 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.
Head Office Address:
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd,
Wellington House,
131 Wellington Road South,
Stockport, SK1 3TS
Important Notes:
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.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
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