Activity Support Worker

We can only accept fully completed applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK, we do not accept CV’s as a form of application – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme

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.

Creative Support is a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and cultures

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.

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 recruitment@creativesupport.co.uk 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