Home Care and Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Durham, United Kingdom Durham County Council Full time

If you have elderly friends and relatives, you will understand the value they place on independence.

This role will give you the opportunity to work in social care and contribute to a vital and valuable 24 hour community service in your local area, by providing care and support to service users within The Orchards Extra Care Scheme, Brandon.

**WHAT IS INVOLVED?**
Home Care and Support Workers follow an individuals support plan to deliver person centred care to promote and encourage independence and to support their health and wellbeing.

The role is varied and includes personal care; bathing, dressing, continence care, mobility support, nutrition and dietary needs, administering medication and ensuring that their medical, physical and emotional needs are met.

There will be a variety of shifts covering days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Benefits include:

- Induction into the service and the role,
- Working as part of a team within a building,
- Support from the senior team and Supervisor on site,
- Structured career path including professional development,
- Guaranteed hours with the opportunity of working extra hours,
- Full training, equipment and uniform provided,

**WHAT WILL I NEED?**
You will require good communication skills, be able to demonstrate a common-sense approach, work on your own initiative after completion of an extensive induction, along with the ability to build positive relationships with service users and colleagues.

No previous experience required however applicants should be willing to undertake personal care.

Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Care or willingness to achieve within a set timescale

**INTERVIEWS**
Interviews will be held week commencing 15th December 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

**OUR OFFER TO YOU**
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website

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