Community Support Worker (Driver)

Company: Creative Support
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Location: Barrow in Furness
Job Description:

Role Overview

£12.85 per hour

Barrow‑In‑Furness, Cumbria

Full‑Time/Part‑Time – 37.5 and 22.5 hours per week on a flexible rota.

You will support adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities to live their best lives. The successful candidate will engage with service users, build trusting therapeutic relationships, and provide support in their homes or other settings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Visit service users in their homes or other settings to provide practical support enabling independent living.
  • Offer emotional support in line with individual support plans.
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, attending appointments, managing medication and finances.
  • Work independently, using own initiative, and be able to lone work.

Qualifications

  • Car driver and car owner (or access to a vehicle) – mileage allowance is paid.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise initiative.
  • Relevant experience in mental health or community support is desirable.

Benefits

  • Probationary bonus
  • Pension contributions
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Company‑paid enhanced DBS

Training and Development

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers structured induction and values‑led training to help staff progress from entry‑level to leadership roles, aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Location and Working Hours

Barrow‑In‑Furness, Cumbria

Full‑time 37.5 hours per week or part‑time 22.5 hours per week. Working hours are flexible.

The role requires the candidate to work exclusively within the UK.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026