Supported Living Support Worker

1 week ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Compassionate Care Ltd Full time

Does caring come naturally to you? Are you wanting to change someone's life and make a positive change to your own? Are you looking for a career that is both rewarding and varied with excellent training and development and job security?

Help make a difference - become a Support Worker at Compassionate Care North East

Working various shifts on a rolling rota basis with the opportunity to pick up ad-hoc overtime.

Support Worker Role


You will provide support and companionship to a range of adults living in their own homes across Co Durham, _
Middlesborough _and_
Chester-le-Street_ and North Yorkshire.

Compassionate Care North East supports clients with various support needs. We specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and autism.

You will be offering a supportive ear and a calm presence whilst still bringing an element of fun into their daily activities and needs.

You will be promoting independence with all our clients and enabling them to live an independent and fulfilling lifestyle. You must be self-motivated, and ensure the quality of support provided is consistent with current legislation.

This is a fast paced yet highly rewarding position. You will need to think on your feet, be reliable and punctual, as the people you support will be relying on you to help them live their best lives

Compassionate Care North East


Compassionate Care North East are one of the fastest growing companies and one of the UK's leading providers in support services for people with diverse needs.

We are providers of outstanding home care within the community with a core passion to put our clients first.

We provide a friendly, professional and supportive working environment and most importantly you become part of the Compassionate Care North East family.


Key Responsibilities

  • Developing clients life skills and personal interests
  • Supporting clients with medication and ensuring they achieve their own goals and aspirations
  • Arranging social activities in the home and in the local community
  • Promoting the independence of every client we support
  • Use previous experience and/or existing transferable skills to promote independent living for all our clients
  • May have experience with Mental Health, Autism or Learning Disabilities in a work setting or from personal experience (this isn't essential as we provide all the training)
  • Have a natural sense of empathy and good common sense
  • Will have an easygoing personality and are understanding of others who may display behaviour that can present challenges
  • Have great organisational skills and ability to think outside the box
  • May be a driver with access to your own vehicle, although this is not essential
  • Are punctual, reliable and have the ability to think quickly and effectively

Company Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave
  • Paid induction programme
  • Structured career development programme
  • Fully funded Care Certificate
  • Employ Assistance Programme offering counselling and other support services
  • Refer a friend bonus £250 (Terms & Conditions apply)
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Free enhanced DBS
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company social events

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From £10.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Flexitime
  • Referral programme

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
One location
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