Creative Support
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Part-Time Personal Support Worker – Creative Support Location: Pontesbury, Shropshire Hours: £12.85 per hour | Part-Time Reference: 85859
About the Role
Creative Support is seeking a compassionate, positive, and creative individual to join their learning disability support team in Pontesbury. This role is ideal for those with a passion for making a positive difference in people’s lives.
We welcome applicants with all levels of experience, as candidates will receive full training and induction tailored to their needs.
You will be supporting an engaging blind lady with learning disabilities and diverse interests, such as shopping, music, trips out, and conversation. As part of a rural Supported Living Service, you’ll help her live a fulfilling and independent life, whether at home or in the community. Your role will include:
- Assisting with daily living duties (budgeting, shopping, personal care, medication management)
- Encouraging her goals and emotional well-being
- Being an integral team member, ensuring her happiness and independence
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A clean UK driver’s licence is mandatory for this role.
Responsibilities
- Providing personalised support to an individual with disabilities, ensuring autonomy and dignity
- Encouraging and encouraging participation in community and leisure activities
- Assisting with administrative tasks (budgeting, shopping, medication)
- Promoting emotional well-being and creating a supportive, engaging environment
- Collecting and evaluating progression data, reporting achievements, and continuously monitoring needs
Requirements
- Proven ability to provide compassionate care in a learning disability/disability context
- Experience of supporting blind individuals preferred (but not mandatory with training)
- Willingness to participate in full company training and induction process
- Clean UK driving licence (required)
Benefits
- Full training and progression opportunities, including a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Probationary bonus for new hires
- Company-funded pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Enhanced DBS checks covered for eligible applicants
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About Creative Support
We are an inclusive, anti-racist organisation committed to excellence:
- Stonewall Diversity Champions
- Disability Confident Employer
- Investors in People Gold Award
Vacancy Notes
- Applications are reviewed as received (no closing date specified)
- No feedback given for unsuccessful candidates
- Applications accepted only from UK-based workers
How to Apply
Complete your application using the vacancy reference: 85859. Submit via:
- Online via the [Creative Support website](insert link)
- Completed application forms can be emailed to: recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk or sent to: Creative Support Ltd Recruitment Department Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
Need help? Contact the Recruitment Team on: 0161 236 0829
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