Creative Support are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker, leading a passionate and friendly team of staff.

Our supported living service in Little Thurrock, Thurrock supports adults with autism to enjoy an excellent quality of life in an attractive new-build supported housing scheme. There are six apartments for individuals with autism with low level support needs.

The service offers an empowering, strengths-based model of support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes.  As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

Working closely with the Manager, you will ensure that the quality standards and requirements of CQC are met and that the service meets and exceeds the expectations set out in the service specification. This will include working alongside the team to undertake referral assessments, plan transitions and work with individuals and their circle of support to co-produce and implement support plans. At least 1 years’ experience in providing care and support is essential for this role.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a ‘Mindful Employer’ and an Investor in People Silver employer of over 5,000 highly valued staff across England.

The service is close to local bus services and is within walking distance to train stations with direct access to London and Southend.