Acting Senior Support Worker in Billingham

Overview

Are you passionate about delivering high quality, respectful, and person centred care and support to individuals in Billingham, County Durham? Creative Support are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker and lead a passionate and friendly team of staff to support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. This is a temporary role for 9 months.

Responsibilities

As Senior Support Worker, you will work alongside the Project Manager to assist with the coordination and delivery of high quality outcome‑focused, person centred support to tenants. You will be positive about supporting people to increase their independence and ensure that they are at the centre of all decisions made about their lives.

• Developing and leading the team to enable the tenants to have a high quality of life, and to be important and valued members of the local community.
• Be responsible for ensuring personal, practical, emotional and social support is delivered at all times.
• Assisting our Project Manager and Registered manager in ensuring all residents receive the highest quality and care and support.

Qualifications and Experience

A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this role. At least two years' experience in providing care and support to people with a range of complex support needs is essential. Compassion, motivation, diligence and an ability to empathise with individuals are also essential.

You must be warm, well organised, conscientious and demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills. You will be required to work on a rota, undertaking early, late and weekend duties as required.

Additional Information

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization. Vacancy Reference Number: 85774 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.