Creative Support
Senior Support Worker
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Location: Alvaston, Derby
Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time
About the Role: Creative Support have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Management Team at our Supported Living Service in Alvaston, Derby. You will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver the day-to-day provision of support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and/or mental health conditions.
Do you have what it takes?
As a Senior Support Worker you must have a good understanding of learning disabilities, complex care needs, and person-centred practice, and have a real commitment to your development and to the development of the service. You will be expected to contribute to management team meetings and to partake in development opportunities. You must be able to lead a team by example, demonstrating positive practice and values at all times. We offer a hands-on management approach for Senior Support staff, and offer a full induction and access to relevant training. We are looking for someone who has strong communication, computer and motivational skills.
Our supported tenancies are vibrant and busy houses, we support individuals who actively engage with the local community, football plays a large part in the social calendar for several tenants, who are season ticket holders for Derby! Our tenants are always enthusiastic about being involved and we need someone who shares the same drive and passion about achieving goals and maximising independence, choice and opportunity.
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Qualifications:
- At least one year’s experience in supporting people with learning disabilities is essential for this Senior Support Worker role, and experience supervising a staff team and devising rotas would be beneficial.
- Furthermore, a clean driving licence is preferable.
Vacancy Reference Number: 90690
How to Apply:
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
Benefits:
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 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.
About Us:
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
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Application Process:
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This role is not open to sponsorship within the UK.
Application Instructions:
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 using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk 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 accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Contact Information:
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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