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 a Relief Activity Support Worker to initiate, plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one to one activities based on the identified needs, interests and preferences of older people living in our Extra Care Services in Brent and Harrow. You will facilitate social inclusion and community links and to promote their physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and independence.
You will have good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to facilitate and work with people in groups and experience of working with people with dementia, a learning disability, people with mental health needs, autism and people with physical disabilities would be an advantage. The role involves writing reports and creating promotional materials such as posters and newsletters to showcase ongoing activities so proficiency in Microsoft Word and similar software is desirable.
We are looking for enthusiastic, resourceful and energetic individuals who are well motivated, hardworking and keen to join our friendly team. You will demonstrate the values that are essential for a role of this nature such as warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard. You will be required to work in a flexible manner, on a zero-hours contract, relief basis. A willingness to travel between services across Brent and Harrow is essential.
For informal enquiries please email Jessica Kaye (Activities and Partnerships Manager) on jessica.kaye@creativesupport.org.uk or call her on 07815649522.
Vacancy Reference Number: 85274
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. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days 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