We are seeking resourceful Support Workers who are well motivated and are looking to join our friendly dedicated team based within our supported living service in Fazakerley. You will provide person centred care and support to adults on the autism spectrum - who may also have learning disabilities and complex needs. You will support them in all aspects of everyday life, alongside promoting and encouraging engagement in community activities.

Support Worker Duties:
• Providing respectful, practical and emotional support with daily living tasks, including personal care and domestic duties
• Daily collaborating with service users, their families and involved professionals
• Supporting individuals to engage in fun activities which they enjoy in and around the areas of Fazakerley, Knowsley and the City of Liverpool, e.g. going to the cinema, on walks, swimming, to the pub and on days out
• Maximising service user outcomes by promoting independence, confidence and self-esteem

You will have skills in positive communication and engagement, and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the required skills and qualities to manage behaviours that challenge the environment and others, and will have the maturity to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement – Equality Act 2010
This role is a part time contract of 28 hours – full time hours are not available.

Car drivers are preferred for this role, but it is not essential.

Vacancy Reference Number: 83635
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 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.