Support Worker

Up to £11.90 per hour

Thurrock, Medina Road

Part-Time

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 autism and other needs? Would you enjoy working for a progressive national, charitable organisation?

We are seeking highly motivated Support Workers to support people with autism spectrum conditions and other needs living in a bespoke supported living service in Little Thurrock to enjoy an excellent quality of life, wellbeing and opportunities for personal development. The service offers an empowering, strengths-based model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes.

Your role will involve providing care and support in a personalised and responsive manner. 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. You will work proactively to enable people to develop their quality of life and independence. This will include providing support to build confidence and skills in all activities of daily living. You will enable people to establish a positive and meaningful lifestyle, build community connections and relationships with others.

You must be able to work shifts and to be flexible and reliable. A variety of shift patterns will be offered. The service is conveniently located in Little Thurrock, with plenty of parking space as well as accessible public transport five minutes’ walk away. We will support you with excellent training so that you can practice confidently and competently and develop your career as a Support Worker, this will include autism awareness, Positive Behavior Support and Diplomas in Health and Social Care. Our staff and services are well supported by our friendly and highly motivated senior staff.

Job Reference: 75794

We would really welcome the opportunity to tell you more about this exciting role. For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Brushette, Team Manager on 07811 808 764.

We can only accept fully completed applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK, we do not accept CV’s as a form of application – 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 CV’s as a method of application.

A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk

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.

For role or application queries please email [email protected]

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS