Home-Based Support Worker for Independent Living

Home Group; North East; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

34 days leave (39 with bank holidays +

Matching pension up to 7%

Instant pay access with Stream

Discounts on shops, holidays and more

Job summary

Home Group is seeking a compassionate care assistant to help customers live independently and with dignity. You will support daily tasks and collaborate with colleagues to empower residents across County Durham, including those with complex needs, from hospital discharge onwards.

The role emphasizes calm, person-centered care; you will work across a hybrid model of home visits and office time, with ongoing team coordination.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion to support customers to live their best lives.
• Experience of caring for others, professionally or personally.
• Able to work on own initiative, stay calm and positive under pressure.
• Recognise each customer is different and adapt a personal, flexible approach.
• Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or willing to study toward it).

Responsibilities

• Support customers with daily tasks.
• Work collaboratively to empower customers and promote independence.
• Create a safe, positive space where dignity and respect come first.
• Support customers with complex mental health needs discharged from hospital to manage tenancy and access community.
• All referrals come from internal Hospital Discharge Service, linking you to customers from the start.

Skills

Customer care

Empathy

Resilience

Adaptability

Care diploma

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent

Job description

Home Group is seeking a compassionate care assistant to help customers live independently and with dignity. You will support daily tasks and collaborate with colleagues to empower residents across County Durham, including those with complex needs, from hospital discharge onwards.

The role emphasizes calm, person-centered care; you will work across a hybrid model of home visits and office time, with ongoing team coordination.