We are looking for respectful, warm and professional individuals to work across our mental health supported housing services in Preston. As a keyworker, you will provide support to people through a recovery-focused approach, promoting independence and move-on to more independent settings in the community. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support.
Support Worker Duties:
Developing and sustaining warm and trusting relationships with service users, Carrying out general administrative duties, Providing emotional support to service users, Visiting service users in their own homes or in other settings within the community, Medication oversight, Supporting with daily living tasks, including budgeting and tenancy maintenance, Communicating and building strong relationships with service users' family, support network and involved professionals.
A background in the mental health field is preferred for this position. You must demonstrate a 'can-do approach', person-centred values, energy and commitment. We are looking to recruit people who enjoy a challenging and rewarding job and who wish to develop through the training packages that we offer.
You will have a strong work ethic and duty of care, and be able to contribute to a positive team approach. Shift work is a requirement, as our services operate up to a 24-hour period dependent on individual location, and sleep in shifts are available with competitive rates of pay.
Vacancy Reference Number: 96034 . 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 an Investors in People Gold award.
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.
At Creative Support, we are passionate about developing our people. Through our award-winning Creative Academy, we provide high-quality training and career development opportunities to help colleagues reach their full potential, regardless of their starting point or role. As an Investors in People Platinum organisation and an approved centre for nationally recognised qualifications, we are committed to supporting learning, growth and long-term career progression. TPBN1_UKTJ
Recovery Support Worker in Blackburn employer: Creative Support
Creative Support is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering comprehensive training through the award-winning Creative Academy and opportunities for career progression. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from a range of perks including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, and generous annual leave. Located in the UK, our passionate team works collaboratively to ensure high standards of quality assurance in social care, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change.
