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Creative Support Ltd
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Wigan, Greater Manchester
Support Worker
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £7.20 per hour |
Overview
Creative Support is a non-profit provider of personalised care and support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions, and older people. We are currently recruiting for our supported living services in Astley, Leigh, Lowton, Golborne, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Pemberton, Standish, Hindley and Wigan. We are looking for motivated, caring individuals to provide person-centred support to people with a learning disability. Your responsibilities will include: Providing personal care, practical and emotional, to people with a learning disability Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that meets the needs of service users Assisting the line manager with the day-to-day running of the service Experience of working with people with a learning disability is desirable, as is a relevant professional qualification. The position is open to graduates, experienced practitioners, and people looking to start their career in social care. You must be warm and able to work in a person-centred way with people with a learning disability. A clean, valid driving licence and willingness to drive service user vehicles is desirable. You will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays. This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and training regarding changes to the law governing social care.