Extra Care Senior Support Worker
- Employer
- CREATIVE SUPPORT
- Location
- Orpington (City/Town), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £21,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 29 Jan 2021
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
- Industry
- Charities, Disability, Health, Health, Social care, Mental health, Social welfare, Support services, Health, Learning difficulties, Mental health
- Job level
- Experienced (non manager)
- Workplace
- No remote option
Job Details
Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, and supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high-quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual, and promotes their independence and community engagement.
We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive Extra Care Senior Support Worker to provide person-centered care and support to our service users. You will be based in vibrant Orpington and will assist the Extra Care Registered Manager in the operational management of the service.
You will be expected to collaborate with the Extra Care Registered Manager, Social Services and other stakeholders to ensure that the highest standards of care are provided. You will ensure that the care provided empowers clients and meets their needs. You will also work in conjunction with service users’ families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere within the service. The ability to work in an empathic and holistic way in order to maintain orientation and independence of clients is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. Creative Support employs a diverse team of over 15 well-supported staff in Apsley Court to deliver exceptional care.
You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access employment, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you will bring to both the role and to the lives of the people we support. This may include expertise in area such as sport and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking, to name but a few. You will work shifts on the rota working directly with clients.
Previous experience in services for older people and/or people with dementia and memory loss is essential. Your approach will be warm, person centered and respectful. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to explore your training and development needs.
We will be very pleased to arrange an informal meeting or telephone discussion with you to discuss this rewarding post - please contact Rosie Horan on 07599 513217.
Company
Creative Support is recognised as one of the largest national not-for-profit providers of prevention and care services in England. We work in over 60 local authorities across the North West, North East, Yorkshire & Humberside, the Midlands, London and the South East.
Our mission is to promote the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with support needs. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and partner agencies to develop and deliver high quality services that meet individual needs and aspirations in a person-centred way. We also aim to provide added value to our purchasers and to contribute to communities by using our resources in efficient, flexible and creative ways.
Over the last 12 months we have supported 7,000 people with care and support needs to achieve their goals, grow in independence and take control over their lives. A further 1,400 tenants have benefitted from the provision of high quality housing with support.
Creative Support has a reputation for being dynamic, enterprising and customer-focused and for finding innovative ways to deliver services. We are committed to co-production with the people we support and to working in partnership with the local voluntary sector and other agencies to find creative solutions to individual and community needs.
We currently employ over 5,000 staff and aim to be the employer of choice for people seeking a rewarding career in social care. We hold the Investors in People (Silver Award) and have achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality standard. Creative Support are also a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion organisation. Our Creative Academy provides excellent training and accredited diplomas, enabling staff to develop their skills and grow in confidence. We are proud to maintain the Skills for Care endorsement which is the quality badge for health and social care training.
Make a difference and work at Creative Support
Working for Creative Support is more than just a job. It’s the opportunity to make a difference and have a positive impact on people’s lives. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce to provide responsive, person-centred support which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support. We are looking to recruit compassionate, well-motivated and resourceful individuals with a willingness to go the extra mile across all of our services and regional offices.
- Website
- http://creativesupport.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01612360829
- Location
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WELLINGTON HOUSE
131 WELLINGTON ROAD SOUTH
STOCKPORT
SK1 3TS
United Kingdom
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