Support Worker
- Employer
- CREATIVE SUPPORT
- Location
- Fazakerley, Liverpool
- Salary
- Up to £9.80 per hour
- Closing date
- 3 Jun 2022
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time or Part time
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
- Industry
- Charities, Disability, Health, Health, Mental health, Social care, Mental health, Support services, Adult care, Learning difficulties, Mental health, Physical disabilities
- Job level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Workplace
- No remote option
Job Details
We are looking for respectful, warm and resourceful individuals to work in our service in Fazakerley, Liverpool, supporting service users living in their own apartments. As a Support Worker, you will provide 1:1 and 2:1 support for individuals who may have a learning disability, mental health needs and/or a physical disability.
An additional sleep in rate of £84.82 is provided, with the opportunity to earn up to £22,500 per annum (if working full time and picking up a sleep in shift every week).
Support Worker Duties:
- Providing respectful, practical and emotional support with daily living tasks, including personal care and domestic duties
- Collaborating with service users, their families and involved professionals on a daily basis
- Supporting individuals to engage in fun activities which they enjoy in and around the areas of Fazakerley, Knowsley and the City of Liverpool, e.g. going to the cinema, on walks, swimming, to the pub and on days out
- Maximising service user outcomes by promoting independence, confidence and self-esteem
Car drivers are an essential requirement for this role.
Benefits of working with Creative Support:
- A one-off bonus of £100 upon successful completion of the 4-month probationary period.
- Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,
- Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff
- Free employee support programme
- All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out-of-hours teams
- Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma
- You will be paid on a weekly or monthly basis.
We are a passionate, inclusive and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. As a Disability Confident Employer we welcome applications from people with a disability, and as a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.
We would encourage you to apply to us even if you have not yet had your COVID 19 vaccine. You will be required to have your first COVID 19 vaccine prior to your interview and your second vaccine before you start work with us. This time will be used to complete post interview recruitment checks.
Company
Creative Support is recognised as one of the largest national not-for-profit providers of prevention and care services in England. We work in over 60 local authorities across the North West, North East, Yorkshire & Humberside, the Midlands, London and the South East.
Our mission is to promote the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with support needs. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and partner agencies to develop and deliver high quality services that meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We also aim to provide added value to our purchasers and to contribute to communities by using our resources in efficient, flexible and creative ways.
Over the last 12 months we have supported 7,000 people with care and support needs to achieve their goals, grow in independence and take control over their lives. A further 1,400 tenants have benefitted from the provision of high quality housing with support.
Creative Support has a reputation for being dynamic, enterprising and customer-focused and for finding innovative ways to deliver services. We are committed to co-production with the people we support and to working in partnership with the local voluntary sector and other agencies to find creative solutions to individual and community needs.
We currently employ over 5,000 staff and aim to be the employer of choice for people seeking a rewarding career in social care. We hold the Investors in People (Silver Award) and have achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality standard. Creative Support are also a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion organisation. Our Creative Academy provides excellent training and accredited diplomas, enabling staff to develop their skills and grow in confidence. We are proud to maintain the Skills for Care endorsement which is the quality badge for health and social care training.
Make a difference and work at Creative Support
Working for Creative Support is more than just a job. It’s the opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on people’s lives. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce to provide responsive, person-centred support which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support. We are looking to recruit compassionate, well-motivated and resourceful individuals with a willingness to go the extra mile across all of our services and regional offices.
- Website
- http://creativesupport.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01612360829
- Location
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WELLINGTON HOUSE
131 WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH
STOCKPORT
SK1 3TS
United Kingdom
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