Are you a 'people person' with the commitment and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with a learning disability?
We are seeking Support Workers to work at one of our seven Supported Living Services in Astley Bridge, Horwich, Breightmet and Tonge Fold, Bolton.
Our services in Bolton are close to local transport train and bus links as well as supported by our friendly local office in Bolton Town Centre where you will be supported by our highly motivated senior staff.
The role will involve providing personal care and personalised support to individuals to improve their health and wellbeing and to develop their quality of life and independence. This will include support with activities in the individual's home and in the wider Bolton community, building connections and relationships with others. You will enable individuals to make choices, to have control over their lives and to enjoy opportunities for personal development. Prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability is valuable for this Support Worker role but not essential if you have the following personal qualities and attitudes:
You will need to be able to communicate effectively with service users and colleagues and you must have a good standard of written English in order to contribute to written records. You must be able to work shifts and to be flexible and reliable. There may be a requirement to work sleep-ins in the service user's home to ensure their safety overnight, for which a generous allowance is paid.
We offer the choice of weekly or monthly pay
We will offer you competitive salaries and good conditions of service including paid sick leave, free life assurance and employee welfare support services. We will support you with excellent training so that you can practice confidently and competently in your role as Support Worker and develop your career in social care. This will include Diplomas in Health and Social Care.
Vacancy Reference Number: 91269
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
