Recovery Support Worker
Our housing related support team support adults with a range of needs including
– Mental health support
– Homelessness
– Mild learning difficulties
– Drug and alcohol dependency and complex needs
– Forensic backgrounds
We are looking for motivated and ambitious Recovery Support Workers to join our team of existing staff due to service growth. You will support individuals to
– Ensure they can budget and pay their bills
– Build on existing skills and interest and develop new ones, including education and training
– Maintain their home or move
– Manage their health and well- being by attending appointments and reporting concerns
– Enjoying a range of activities in the community
– Work with a range of partner agencies such as drug and alcohol services, social and private landlords, Adult Safeguarding teams, Probation Services, community policing, MIND, Navigo, The Job Centre Plus, local education providers.
– Build relationships with those in their network of support
This role is full time predominantly during the working week from 9am to 5pm. The role will enable you to build valuable skills working with a range of adults in the community. You will need to be able to work on your own, be motivated, have compassion and be driven to achieve the best outcomes for those we support, being able to advocate and empathise at all times. This role would suit graduates, or those who are looking for a new challenge and a rewarding job that means everything to those we support.
“What I enjoy most about this role is seeing the outcomes and progression for individuals we support on a daily basis. You can really see you are making a difference by providing life changing support for people.” – Michelle, member of our North East Lincolnshire support team
Whilst previous experience as a Support Worker or Carer in a similar environment is desirable, we welcome applications from warm, caring, well-motivated individuals who can show that their ethics match up to our person centered model of care.
Due to wider travel across the North East Lincolnshire area a clean, valid driving license with access to a car is essential for this Support Worker role.
Shift patterns are available between the hours of 8am to 6pm Monday-Friday.
Why you should work for us:
• 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 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.
Vacancy Reference Number: 80509
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
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
Application Instructions:
To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV’s as a method of application.
A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk
Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed 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. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications.
For role or application queries please email recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS
