Support Worker, Community Health

We are seeking a compassionate, positive and creative individual to join our dedicated team within our team at Rugeley Supported Living Service. As a Support Worker, you’ll play an important role in supporting up to 14 individuals to live happy, fulfilling and independent lives within their own accommodation in a block of 14 flats. You will provide practical and emotional support with day-to-day activities, including budgeting, shopping, medication support and personal care.

You will support our residents both at home and out in the community, helping them build confidence, develop their independence, and make the most of the opportunities around them. No two days are the same at our service! Our residents enjoy engaging in a variety of activities, including shopping trips, exploring new places, afternoon tea, coffee and cake trips, and much more.

Initially, the successful candidate will be primarily based our supported living service, though there may be a requirement to travel to different services throughout South Staffordshire. Good written and verbal communication skills as well as basic IT skills are required to fulfil this role. A full, clean UK driving license and access to a car are preferred for this role.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week). Flexibility is essential, as you will be required to work across a 7-day rota, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Ability to work sleep-in shifts is required. Shift times vary depending on activities taking place, and can range from 8am starts through to 10pm finishes. If you are looking for a rewarding role where you will make a real different to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Vacancy Reference Number: 93828 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received 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, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .