Support Worker, Community Health

Overview

We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service consists of 12 apartments and a shared outdoor space/gardens. As a Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to support individuals with a wide range of activities that they enjoy, including going to discos, swimming and going to the cinema.

The ideal candidate will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. 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 ambitions.

• Provision of personal care to service users
• Shift work including evenings, weekends and bank holidays
• Medication administration
• Carrying out general administrative duties and housing management tasks

No previous care experience is needed. We value an engaging, creative, and person-centred approach above all. The role may involve working as a Key Worker, supporting people to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

Vacancy Reference Number: 89413

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the vacancy reference number above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address 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 treat this as notification of an unsuccessful application.

Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

Creative Support s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization — Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received an Investors in People Gold award.

Applications are reviewed as they are received. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form. Completed application forms must be submitted to our Head Office address or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call .

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