Support Worker
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Creative Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 83886 |
Summary
We are looking for respectful, warm and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our innovative and inclusive Social Inclusion and Recovery Service in Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. The role involves providing person-centred support, case work and activity facilitation to people who have mental health needs and other needs who are at risk of social exclusion.
As a Support Worker you will:
• Work with individuals using the recovery model
• Provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals (1:1 and in groups)
• Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships
• Ensure social inclusion
• Help with housing and tenancy related needs
• Support people to develop daily living skills and to move on to more independent living
• Carry out general administrative duties linked to their care and support and the needs of the service
• Drive forward development work and liaise with external agencies and businesses to provide activities for the people we support
Paid or unpaid experience of supporting
As a Support Worker you will:
• Work with individuals using the recovery model
• Provide a holistic approach to supporting individuals (1:1 and in groups)
• Develop and sustain professional, warm and trusting relationships
• Ensure social inclusion
• Help with housing and tenancy related needs
• Support people to develop daily living skills and to move on to more independent living
• Carry out general administrative duties linked to their care and support and the needs of the service
• Drive forward development work and liaise with external agencies and businesses to provide activities for the people we support
Paid or unpaid experience of supporting