We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and committed individual to join our friendly and experienced team as a Senior Support Worker at our supported accommodation service in Blackburn.
Our 24-hour supported living service which provides outcome-focused support to individuals with complex mental health and/or substance abuse needs. Using the recovery model, along with our wellbeing sessions and signposting, we aim to prevent hospital admissions, and to develop a return to independence within their own homes, and local community. As Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside local management to assist with the coordination and delivery of this high-quality, person-centred support.
As a Senior Support Worker, you must be warm, motivated, and conscientious, with strong verbal & written communication and organisational skills. A minimum of 2 years' experience in providing care and support to people with mental health needs, and an extensive knowledge of these needs, is essential for this role.
This is an ideal position for someone looking for a unique opportunity to further their career in mental health care, and develop their skills and knowledge to support our tenants with enduring mental health needs, and or substance misuse.
Vacancy Reference Number: 90454
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.
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 an Investors in People Gold award.
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.
