Job Description
Creative Support is a not-for-profit provider of care and support to people with a wide range of needs, including learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism spectrum conditions and older people.
We are recruiting Community Support Workers in Northampton to provide support to people with learning disabilities in their own home, to ensure people lead engaging and fulfilling lives, supporting people to develop life skills and connecting people to their communities, this includes all elements of social care and support. We are looking for individuals who can motivate and enthuse, promote good practice, work on their own initiative and as part of a team, provide a positive role model, see things through to completion and foster a culture in which potential is recognised, independence promoted and achievements celebrated.
We can discuss full (37.5 hours per week) and part time (minimum 15 per week) flexible shift patterns upon interview to suit both your needs and those of our service.
What we offer…
Creative Support offers a wide range of training courses and this will be a perfect opportunity for those who are seeking to progress in the health and social care sector. Although previous experience in a similar role to Support Worker is advantageous, we would like to encourage the people with the right values and passion to apply and work to make a difference.Full training will be offered; however, a relevant qualification (such as a Health & Social Care Diploma or degree in psychology) or some relevant transferable skills and life skills would be desirable.
In return we offer a wide range of benefits to ensure job satisfaction. This includes:
- 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
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 LGBTQ+ 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.
We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: Up to £9.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Physical setting:
Shift:
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 16/02/2023
Reference ID: 61464
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