We are recruiting a Support Worker for our Floating Support Service in Middlesbrough. Here, we support people with a learning disability and/or mental health needs within their own home or out in the community. This may include support with domestic tasks and home maintenance, emotional support, social inclusion, financial management with paying household bills, shopping and cooking. The floating support service spans throughout the Middlesbrough area with a radius of 5 miles. We currently support over 30 service users, with the hope of expanding.

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person-centred support for people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other support needs.

Support Worker Duties:

  • Providing personal care, and practical and emotional support to people with a learning disability/mental health needs
  • Identifying and accessing opportunities for social inclusion with service users
  • Working with service users in a recovery-focused way, in line with their individual support plans
  • 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

    • 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. A full driving license is essential for this role.

    This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained an Investors in People Silver status, and you will receive ongoing training regarding the service user group you work with and regarding changes to the law governing social care.

    Benefits of working with Creative Support:

  • A one-off bonus of £ 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

    • Mileage expenses will be paid between support sessions.

    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. Applicants who are unable to receive the vaccination on medical grounds are still welcome subject to applying for an exemption certificate by calling Tel: .

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  • Professional Development
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  • Learning Disabilities
  • Social Work
  • Creativity