Female Support Worker

Real Life Options; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A registered charity seeks passionate Support Workers in North East England to assist individuals in living independently. Candidates should have experience with complex health needs and be capable of promoting choice and community engagement. The role requires flexibility in shift patterns and an enhanced DBS check. Benefits include paid holidays, training, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Accredited training

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted goods and services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with complex physical health needs.
• Ability to use alternative communication methods.
• Demonstrate core values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities, promoting choice and independence.
• Engage in community activities and assist with personal care, finances, cooking, and cleaning.
• Work flexible shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Caring

Inclusivity

Self Motivation

Job description

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Are you passionate and have a genuine desire to help others?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team and help individuals live independent and fulfilling lives.

About us

Real Life Options is a registered charity experiencing growth. We are seeking permanent contracted Support Workers who want to make a positive impact on the lives of the people we support.

We provide creative, dynamic, and person-centred services, offering support to people in shared supported living and individual tenancies.

About the role

The service includes four tenants, three with autism. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting adults with complex physical health needs and using alternative communication methods.

Health needs and challenges include:

Prada Willi, Autism, Diabetes, Epilepsy, and Challenging behaviour.

The Durham service is a small supported living facility in a rural setting, five miles from Durham city, with some transport links.

A typical day:

You will support individuals in daily activities, promoting choice and independence. Activities include personal care, finances, cooking, shopping, and cleaning.

You will encourage active participation in the community and at home, with activities like walks, outings, arts and crafts, shopping, cinema, bowling, baking, and listening to music.

This role involves shift work, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Flexible shifts are available (e.g., 10am-3pm or 10am-4pm).

An enhanced DBS check for both adults and children is required.

Benefits and Rewards

• Minimum of 28 days paid holiday annually, including bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time).
• Accredited training to enhance your skills.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• Additional benefits include:
• Health Cash Plan (full/part-time).
• Employee Assistance Programme (medical helpline, counselling, financial advice).
• Discounted goods and services via Reward Gateway.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms apply).

We seek candidates embodying our core values: Respect, Honesty, Responsibility, and Excellence.

If you can demonstrate six or more of the following skills—Honest, Good Communicator, Strong Values, Flexible, Passionate, Self Motivated, Reliable, Caring, Inclusive—you could be the right fit.

Initial contact will likely be via email; please check all folders, including spam.

Real Life Options is an equal opportunities employer. We promote a diverse, respectful workplace and provide reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or special needs.