Creative Support
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with care and support needs. We do this by working with the people we support, their families and partner agencies to deliver innovative, high-quality services to meet individual needs and aspirations.
ABOUT US: 

Creative Support is recognised as one of the largest national not-for-profit providers of prevention and care services in England. We work in over 70 local authorities across the North West, North East, Yorkshire & Humberside, the Midlands, London and the South East.

 

Over the last 12 months we have supported 7,000 people with care and support needs to achieve their goals, grow in independence and take control over their lives. A further 1,400 tenants have benefitted from the provision of high quality housing with support.

 

Become a Creative Support volunteer and join a team of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers bring a range of skills, life experiences and dedication that enriches the lives of the people we support and help staff to continue to provide person-centred support services. Creative Support have achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.

WHY OUR WORK MATTERS: 

Creative Support currently provides person-centred services for people with a learning disability, autism and mental health needs. We also support people with a physical disability and older people with care and support needs, including people living with dementia.  Our range of services includes supported living, residential care, community support, respite services and domiciliary care. Creative Support is also a major provider of supported housing and we are proud of the quality of our accommodation schemes, many of which have been adapted to individual needs.

 

The supported living services we offer for people with a learning disability are recognised for enabling people to enjoy fulfilling lives. We have developed services for people who have very complex needs under the Transforming Care policy agenda. We provide creative day opportunities which enable personal development, social inclusion and pathways into work. We deliver individually tailored support for people with autistic spectrum conditions and physical disabilities.

 

Our supported housing and outreach services for people with mental health needs have a strong reputation for promoting recovery, rehabilitation and empowering service users to move on to greater independence. Our extra care and community support services enable older people to retain their independence and enjoy a good quality of life.

OUR VALUES: 
Promote rights, opportunity, choice and wellbeing
Offer respect and unconditional positive regard to the people we support
Provide personalised, compassionate care which protects the self-esteem, dignity and safety of the people we support
Use an assets and strengths-based approach which builds upon the abilities, resources, preferences and aspirations of service users
Provide active support which promotes the skills and independence of individuals
Be accountable and committed to providing high quality, safe, evidence-based care and support which achieves positive outcome
Promote service user empowerment, involvement and co-production in all aspects of service design, delivery and evaluation
Facilitate meaningful activities, social opportunities and relationships, build social networks and encourage informal family and peer support, thereby reducing reliance on formal services
Create pathways towards education, training, volunteering and paid employment
Enable people to enjoy a valued lifestyle, to be active citizens and be fully included in their communities
Deliver social value through working in partnership, engaging with communities and contributing to local social, environmental and economic strategies
OUR AWARDS: 
We hold the Investors in People Gold Award as an organisation, and our Learning & Development and HR teams hold the Platinum accreditation.
We have achieved the Investing in Volunteers quality standard.
THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF: 
We are a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer.
Our Creative Academy provides excellent training and accredited diplomas, enabling staff to develop their skills and grow in confidence.
We are proud to maintain the Skills for Care endorsement which is the quality badge for health and social care training.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN OUR PEOPLE: 

We are looking for caring individuals to join our dedicated teams across the country. No previous experience is required and full training is provided. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce to provide responsive, person-centred support which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.

Summary
Community
Mental Health
Social Care
Older People
Disability

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Our Opportunities

 
Disco Volunteer
Creative Support
Min. 26 Weeks Minimum weeks
Disco Volunteer
Volunteering
Community, Disability, Mental Health, Social Care

We are looking for Volunteers to help us at the weekly Stockton disco held at The Oxbridge. We would like support with selling tickets on the door, running the tuck shop, handing out the refreshments, and helping to set up the room.