Activity Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.15 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2024 |
| Location: | Tower Hamlets, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Creative Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 77317 |
Summary
Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs.
We have an exciting opportunity available for an Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one-to-one activities to clients. These activities will be based on the needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our care services in Tower Hamlets. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links as well as promote physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate group activities. Experience working with people with a learning disability, dementia, mental health needs, and/or physical disabilities would be an advantage but it is not essential.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will demonstrate key values that are essential for a role of this nature such as warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard, along with the ability to work flexibly.
The role requires the successful candidate to work 30 hours per week on a weekly rota that will include some evening and weekend working.
For informal enquiries please email Jessica Morris – Senior Development Officer (Activities and Community Partnerships) on jessica.morris@creativesupport.co.uk or call her on 07772869304.
Vacancy Reference Number: 77317
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 Investors in People Gold award.
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
We have an exciting opportunity available for an Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one-to-one activities to clients. These activities will be based on the needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our care services in Tower Hamlets. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links as well as promote physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to facilitate group activities. Experience working with people with a learning disability, dementia, mental health needs, and/or physical disabilities would be an advantage but it is not essential.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will demonstrate key values that are essential for a role of this nature such as warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard, along with the ability to work flexibly.
The role requires the successful candidate to work 30 hours per week on a weekly rota that will include some evening and weekend working.
For informal enquiries please email Jessica Morris – Senior Development Officer (Activities and Community Partnerships) on jessica.morris@creativesupport.co.uk or call her on 07772869304.
Vacancy Reference Number: 77317
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 Investors in People Gold award.
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