Creative Support
Support Worker
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£12.85 per hour
Blackburn, Lancashire
Full-Time, Part-Time
We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our innovative and inclusive Social Inclusion and Recovery Service in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The role involves providing person-centred support, case work and activity facilitation to people who have mental health needs and other needs who are at risk of social exclusion.
As a Support Worker You Will
- Work with individuals using the recovery model
- Provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals (1:1 and in groups)
- Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships
- Ensure social inclusion
- Help with housing and tenancy related needs
- Support people to develop daily living skills and to move on to more independent living
- Carry out general administrative duties linked to their care and support and the needs of the service
- Drive forward development work and liaise with external agencies and businesses to provide activities for the people we support
Paid or unpaid experience of supporting people with mental health needs is essential for this Support Worker role. You must demonstrate a truly caring, compassionate and empathic approach, and a solution focused and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will have person-centred values; actively listen to the people we support and ensure their voice is heard. You will have a strong work ethic and commitment to the highest standards and duty of care and contribute to the strong, inclusive, and positive energy that exists in our established Blackburn with Darwen team.
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The service runs predominantly Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, however you will be committed to working flexibly, and be able to work some evening and weekends as required, based on the needs of the service, the people we support and the activities and opportunities they want to participate in. You must have a full clean driving licence and access to a car.
Vacancy Reference Number: 84460
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
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.
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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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 post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are also unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
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.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
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