Support Worker

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of our five excellent supported living services in Wandsworth. You will be supporting tenants with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, behaviour which may challenge and mental health needs. You will be supporting service users to maximise their independence and increase community connections. The services are all located in pleasant residential locations near Balham tube station, close to bus routes and local amenities.

This is a fantastic career development opportunity, as you will have the opportunity to be part of a service providing effective support for service users in transition from family homes and other support settings. You will plan and carry out transition work in collaboration with the service user, their family and wider support network, ensuring that their needs and preferences are paramount. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals. Some of the service users will be young adults and this may be their first experience of living in their own home. With your support and mentoring they will be able to establish a full and positive lifestyle.

This rewarding role will require flexibility across the week and your working time will involve working shifts which include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills in engaging service users in planning their support. You will also be expected to work professionally alongside Care Managers and health professionals and to communicate positively with families, carers and friends.

Although we value relevant experience of supporting people with a learning disability or autism you do not need to have prior experience if you can demonstrate a ‘can-do approach’, person-centred values, energy and commitment. You will need good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop good quality support plans. You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care and be able to contribute to a positive, team approach.

If you do not already have a relevant vocational qualification in health or social care we will support you to complete the Care Certificate and an accredited Health & Social Care Diploma. In return we will offer you good conditions of service, supportive management and prospects for future career progression. Applications from graduates in any discipline are welcomed. You must enjoy good health and be able to carry out all expected care and daily living tasks.

A quote from one of our support workers at the service: “It is very nice to work with the service users and even there are challenges we work together on these” – Lenka.

To find out more about this opportunity please feel free to contact Darius Riley, Area Manager, at darius.riley@creativesupport.co.uk or 07989716922.