Creative Support
Support Worker
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Support Worker
Support Worker – £12.85 per hour (Full-Time/Part-Time) in Market Harborough, Leicestershire
About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, respectful, and person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities? Creative Support is hiring an experienced and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our dedicated team.
You’ll provide excellent care and support to tenants, helping them develop everyday living skills and engage in a wide range of enriching activities. As part of this role, you’ll:
- Foster inclusive, socially fulfilling lives for those we support
- Promote positive behaviour and guidance within a structured framework
- Build trusted relationships with service users
- Work within local and corporate policies in a dignified, respectful manner
This is a vibrant, high-energy role that offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference. We’re looking for someone who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and is committed to continuous professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personalised, respectful care to individuals with learning disabilities
- Assists service users in developing life skills and independence
- Leads socially inclusive activities, ensuring engagement and enjoyment
- Upholds and applies positive behaviour support guidelines
- Builds positive relationships with service users and colleagues
- Works flexibly to support evening, weekend, and sleep-in shifts as required
- Operates within legal, safeguarding, and organisational policies
- Acts as a precipitate for creativity and improvement in our service
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Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience and passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities (desirable)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and nurture empathetic relationships
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins
- Ability to follow positive behaviour support guidelines
- Experience with person-centred care principles (advantageous)
- Commitment to professional development and training
No prior experience? No problem! We provide full training to support your growth.
Benefits
- £100 welcome bonus after completing 4-month probation
- Competitive pay: £12.85 per hour
- Employer pension contributions
- 28 days annual leave (plus an extra day for your birthday!)
- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check paid for by the company
- Free employee support programme and 24/7 out-of-hours care team
- Opportunity to complete the Care Certificate and Social Care Diploma (nationally recognised)
- Support for progress towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
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*About Creative Support
- Passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation
- Stonewall Diversity Champion & Disability Confident Employer (e.g., pride in promoting diversity and inclusivity)
- Recently achieved Investors in People Gold award (recognising excellence in employee development)
- Small, multidisciplinary team that values teamwork and shared goals
How to Apply
Applications are invited on a rolling basis and may close quickly upon a strong candidate being selected. Please apply via the Creative Support website using vacancy reference 85854.
Application Instructions
- Complete the online application form or download and fill out a physical application form
- Submit via:
- Post to: Creative Support Recruitment Department, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
- Email to: recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk
- Awaiting a response? If you have not received confirmation within 10 working days, consider your application unsuccessful.
- Need help? Call 0161 236 0829 for support with your submission.
Note: Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered.
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