Support Worker
Creative Support is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Recovery Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting individuals with mental health needs. Our scheme consists of 7 self-contained flats within Newcastle and is part of the city’s strategy to provide a wider range of living options for vulnerable people. The service aims to increase independence, foster community connections, and develop social networks, helping prevent admissions into long-term residential care or hospital and eventually supporting individuals to move back to their own homes or a less supported environment.
As a Recovery Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to tenants, enabling them to participate in all aspects of everyday life and achieve their outcomes and goals. Your role will involve positive communication and engagement, demonstrating unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will work within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility and growing in confidence as a skilled practitioner. This role requires the ability to follow agreed guidelines and work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
This position offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction to those looking to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We provide relevant training, including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy. You will work flexibly on a rota, which may include evenings, weekends and nights. In addition to opportunities for personal and career development, we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.
If you are a calm, resourceful individual who is well-motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team, we would love to hear from you.
Vacancy Reference Number: 79472
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. SVC: ESTG
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 unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.
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
