up to £13.00 per hour
Wigan, Greater Manchester
Full-Time
Creative Support have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker to assist the Management Team at our Wigan Service. You will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver the day-to-day provision of support for individuals with Mental Health needs.
As a Senior Support Worker, you must have a good understanding of Mental Health needs and person-centred practice, and have a real commitment to your development and to the development of the service. You will be expected to contribute to management team meetings and to partake in development opportunities. You must be able to lead a team by example – demonstrating positive practice and values at all times. We offer a hands-on management approach for Senior Support staff, and offer a full induction and access to relevant training. We are looking for someone who has strong commination, computer and motivational skills.
Previous experience of providing care and support to people with mental health needs is essential. Experience supervising a staff team and devising rotas would be beneficial, and a clean driving license is preferable.
Vacancy Reference Number: 71917
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 awarded.
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.
Application Instructions
In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.
You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to
[email protected] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.
If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.
Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS