Full job description We are looking for a warm, caring, and enthusiastic Support worker to join our team at our 24 hour mental health service in Hulme, Manchester. All service users are male.
The service provides support to 11 x individuals from an African Caribbean background. Therefore, it is essential that any applicants are knowledgeable regarding African Caribbean culture.
We are looking for proactive individuals to provide person centred care and support to the residents at our Supported Living service in Hulme. It is essential that you have an open and honest approach with the service user group and be adaptable to approaches needed with this service user group. You will be responsible for providing respectful personal care, practical and emotional support to these individuals whilst helping to ensure service users are able to promote their independence and development of daily living skills. The residents really enjoy participating in local community activities within Hulme.
Our Support Workers help people to:
• Provision of practical, emotional and behavioural support to service users
• Provide support to individuals with cooking, cleaning, housework and other life skills
• A commitment to making a positive difference in individuals’ lives
• Develop and sustain warm and trusting relationships with service users
• Carry out general administrative duties and housing management tasks
This opportunity is perfect for someone who is interested in an exciting career in mental health, where you are assisted in developing your skills as a support worker through close supervision, corporate training, and working as part of an experienced staff team.
Experience of providing care and support to individuals with mental health needs is desirable but not essential. We value a desire and commitment to work alongside our service users, promoting positive change in their lives and helping them to achieve their aspirations. You will be non judgemental and able to relate to issues faced by our service users, with strong listening skills, initiative, and a relaxed approach.
Vacancy Reference Number: 94207
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.
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 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.