Support Worker in Ashton-Under-Lyne inAshton-Under-Lyne PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £12.60 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 10 November 2025 Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Remote working: On-site only Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 88063 Apply for this job Summary We are looking to hire Support Workers to assist tenants with learning disabilities or autism in leading excellent quality lives across our supported living services in Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge. In this role, you will collaborate with service users, their families and their support networks to enhance their health and wellbeing, promote independence and foster community connections. Our services aim to help individuals lead fulfilling lives, maintain their tenancies, engage with the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their desired outcomes. Beyond providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker, helping people achieve their dreams and goals. While we highly value experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or autism, prior experience is not necessary if you can demonstrate a positive attitude, person-centered values, energy and commitment. You will need strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to create high-quality support plans. A strong work ethic, a sense of duty and the ability to contribute positively to a team are also essential. Our services offer full-time contracts of 37.5 hours per week or part-time contracts with a minimum of 15 hours per week, worked on a flexible rota. The ability to work independently and use your initiative is crucial for this role. A valid driving license and access to a car (or other vehicle) is essential, and a mileage allowance is provided. Vacancy Reference Number: 88063 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 organisation – 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

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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.

3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.

4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.

6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.

8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.

9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.

10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.

11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.

12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.

While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.

It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.

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