Support Worker

Creative Support ,
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £8.35 per hour based on experience and qualifications

Overview

We are looking to recruit calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated; hardworking and keen to join our friendly team in the Newton Aycliffe area. You will provide person-centred care and support to tenants with mental health needs and/or learning disabilities to take part in all aspects of every day life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to grow in confidence as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos. You will need to be flexible and able to deliver support in all aspects of daily living and personal care in a dignified manner. One of our services provides support to meet individualised needs and requires shift work, which includes contributing to a 24hr rota within one of our supported living services including sleepovers. Another of our services includes the provision of support to individuals living within their own tenancy. We are looking to recruit people who enjoy a challenging and rewarding job and who wish to develop through the training packages that we offer. Car driver preferred. Creative Support also offers a wide range of benefits such as: Full and part time hours QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2,3 or 5 Free life assurance Pension with company contribution A range of employee discounts