Female Support Worker

Milewood Healthcare Ltd; North East; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Mental health support

Pension scheme

Health plan discount

Flexible working

Company events

Holiday purchase

Lifestyle savings

Job summary

Beechwood House in Norton Village, Stockton-on-Tees, is seeking a Female Support Worker to cover days and nights. The role is based at Beechwood House with a pay rate of £12.90 per hour and offers full-time or part-time hours.

Applicants should be caring, reliable, and capable of administering medication, with a full UK driving licence. The home provides a warm environment, with various facilities and a focus on independence and community involvement for residents with learning disabilities and

Qualifications

• Experience in a Support Worker or care role (preferred).
• Confident administering medication.
• Holders of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring, recording, and administering medication.
• Supporting with personal care and mobility.
• Assisting with shopping and meal preparation.
• Light household duties.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Supporting residents to achieve independence and personal goals.

Skills

Reliable

Friendly

Caring

Community engagement

Medication administration

Driving licence

Job description

Female Support Worker – Days & Nights

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, TS20
Pay Rate: £12.90 per hour
Hours: Full Time & Part Time Available

Are you a caring, reliable, and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in people’s lives? We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Beechwood House in Norton Village, Stockton-on-Tees.

You must be flexible to work a rota that includes both days and nights, Monday through Sunday.

About Beechwood House

Beechwood House is an attractive detached residential care home situated in Norton Village, Stockton-on-Tees. The home consists of five single occupancy en-suite bedrooms, all located on the ground floor around a central hallway.

The service offers:

• A spacious communal lounge and kitchen
• A dedicated activity lounge for social events and private visits
• A large enclosed garden with outdoor seating and activities
• A welcoming and homely environment supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs

Residents are supported 24 hours a day to develop independence, daily living skills, and access their local community.

The home is conveniently located near shops, cafés, restaurants, places of worship, and public transport routes connecting Stockton, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Newcastle, Billingham, and Hartlepool.

About Milewood

At Milewood, we are dedicated to delivering the kind of support we would want for ourselves and our loved ones.

As an established provider of forward-thinking support services for adults with disabilities across England, we operate over 45 homes throughout the UK. Our approach focuses on promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion within the community.

Our Ideal Support Worker

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Reliable, friendly, and caring
• Confident supporting activities, hobbies, and community engagement
• Encouraging, attentive, and positive
• Experienced in a Support Worker or care role (preferred)
• Confident administering medication
• Holders of a full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

Duties may include:

• Monitoring, recording, and administering medication
• Supporting with personal care and mobility
• Assisting with shopping and meal preparation
• Light household duties
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting residents to achieve independence and personal goals

Benefits

• Competitive annual leave entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Pension scheme with auto-enrolment
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and GP access
• Lifestyle savings on supermarkets, utilities, and high street retailers
• Discounted health cash plan
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to one additional week)
• Company events
• £500 welcome bonus upon successful completion of probation
• And much more

Important Information

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage diversity.