Support Worker

Home Group; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Support Worker, where you'll empower individuals with complex mental health needs to achieve greater independence. In this fulfilling role, you'll assist with daily living tasks, provide emotional support, and help clients navigate their journey toward self-sufficiency. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while enjoying competitive benefits and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

34 days leave including bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Enhanced DBS check covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience caring for others, whether in care roles or personal settings.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily living tasks to promote independence.
• Support customers with mental health and complex needs.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Resilience

Initiative

Tools

Technology for updating support plans

Job description

Job Description - Support Worker (25777)

Support Worker

Working across our services in Darlington and Home

Permanent, full-time 37.5 hrs per week, rota working, weekends with possible sleep-ins depending on service needs

Earn £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum) and enjoy great benefits including a Health Cash Plan

Home, a place where you belong

Want to be part of a team that really cares and empowers you to help change a customer’s life for the better? As our Support Worker, you’ll be at the heart of supporting customers with complex mental health needs to develop skills for more independent living. You’ll make a big difference each day by helping our customers achieve their hopes and aspirations. Amazing, isn’t it?

Typical day as our Support Worker:

1. Assisting customers with practical, daily living tasks to develop their independence, supporting their goals and outcomes in support plans.
2. Supporting customers with mental health and complex needs.
3. Helping with daily activities such as meals, shopping, budgeting, maintaining tenancies, and moving to independent accommodation if able.
4. Carrying out risk assessments, support planning, goal setting, and reviews.
5. Building rapport through chats and catch-ups, with ample time to work alongside colleagues.

Feel good knowing you’ve helped improve our customers’ lives each day! Join us at one of the Top Ten Great Places to Work in the UK!

You bring:

• Passion to support customers in living their best lives, with attention to detail.
• Experience caring for others, whether in care roles or caring for family or children.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, stay calm under pressure, and be resilient.
• A flexible, personal approach, listening carefully to understand individual needs.

Note: Due to current sponsorship limitations, we cannot offer sponsorship to external candidates for this role. This is under regular review.

Our team:

You’ll join Kim and the Darlington STEP team, who are passionate about what they do!

Looking for a job where you truly belong? Bring your unique skills and experiences to deliver amazing support. Our diverse team is here to support you as you make yourself at home!

Job details:

• Rota working, including weekends and possible sleep-ins.
• Flexible start and finish times to meet customer needs.
• Ability to use technology for updating support plans, online learning, and collaboration.
• Enhanced DBS check required; we cover the cost.

A place where you belong:

We celebrate diversity and support all colleagues to be their authentic selves through internal networks and allies, making Home Group a great place to work!

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a