At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide person-centred care and support individuals with Autism and learning disabilities.
- Company: Join a passionate and inclusive team at Creative Support.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days annual leave, pension contributions, and a probationary bonus.
- Other info: Structured training and career progression opportunities available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Prior experience in care and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 14 £ per hour.
We are looking for calm, resourceful, and energetic individuals to join our friendly team as a Waking Night Support Worker in Barrow-in-Furness. You will be providing person-centred care to individuals with Autism and learning disabilities, supporting them to take part in all aspects of everyday life and enjoy a wide range of activities.
You must be willing to actively embrace all aspects of the role including support with personal care and domestic tasks as well as community activities such as walking, swimming, and going to the gym. The ability to support people who can express their needs through challenging behaviour at times is essential.
You will also have the opportunity to undertake the role of being a Key Worker, which will enable you to plan alongside members of the service users' circle of support to enable individuals to be happy, healthy, and successful in achieving their wishes and aspirations.
This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week. Prior experience is required, due to the role including lone-working. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
Creative Support's Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. 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.
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.
Waking Night Support Worker Part Time employer: Creative Support Ltd
Creative Support is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Barrow-in-Furness. With a strong focus on employee development through structured training and career progression opportunities, staff are empowered to grow within the organisation. The benefits package includes a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and generous annual leave, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about providing person-centred care.
