Support Worker

Home Group; Horden, Peterlee, Seaham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Group propose un poste de Support Worker dans l'Est du comté de Durham. Vous aiderez des personnes avec des besoins complexes à développer des compétences pour vivre de manière indépendante. Les rôles impliquent des tâches variées allant de l'aide aux activités quotidiennes à l'organisation d'activités de groupe. Vous bénéficierez également d'avantages, dont un plan de santé et des réductions sur les achats.

Benefits

34 jours de congé, augmentant à 39

Plan de santé offrant jusqu'à 1140 £ d'économies par an

Réductions sur les courses, vacances et divertissement

Opportunités de croissance professionnelle

Outils de soutien et accent sur le bien-être

Qualifications

• Expérience dans le soutien aux autres, professionnellement ou personnellement.
• Véhicule assuré pour les affaires requis.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily living tasks to promote independence.
• Provide mental health support through group activities and 1:1 befriending.
• Conduct risk assessments, support planning, goal setting, and reviews.

Skills

Passion for supporting others

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Resilience

Person-centered approach

Job description

Job Description - Support Worker (25978)

Support Worker

Location: East of County Durham (primarily Seaham, Horden, Peterlee), across the whole county

Type: Permanent, Part Time (18.75 hpw), Thursday and Friday 9am - 5pm, other hours flexible

Salary: £12.60 per hour (£24,638 per annum) plus benefits including Health Cash Plan

Home, a place where you belong

Join a team that cares and empowers you to make a difference in our customers' lives. As a Support Worker, you'll support individuals with complex needs to develop skills for independent living, helping them achieve their goals and aspirations.

Typical day as our Support Worker

• Assist customers with daily living tasks to promote independence and support their support plans.
• Provide mental health support through group activities and 1:1 befriending, including community outings, arts and crafts, and themed events.
• Help with activities such as meal preparation, shopping, budgeting, maintaining tenancies, and moving to independent accommodation.
• Conduct risk assessments, support planning, goal setting, and reviews.
• Build rapport through chats and catch-ups, with ample time to work collaboratively.

You bring

• Passion for supporting others and attention to detail.
• Experience caring for others, whether professionally or personally.
• Ability to work independently, stay calm under pressure, and be resilient.
• A flexible, person-centered approach, listening to individual needs.
• A vehicle insured for business purposes (mileage paid).

Note: Due to sponsorship limits, we cannot currently offer sponsorship to external candidates. This is under review.

Our team

Join manager Lisa and a passionate Wellbeing recovery team dedicated to community service across the county.

Job details

• Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm, with flexible hours as needed for customer needs.
• Use of technology for support plan updates, online learning, and collaboration.
• Enhanced DBS check required; paid for by us.

A place where you belong

We celebrate diversity and inclusion through internal networks and support systems, making Home Group a welcoming place for all.

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave (including bank holidays and a 'me day'), increasing to 39, plus volunteering days.
• Health Cash Plan saving up to £1140 per year on health costs.
• High street discounts on shopping, holidays, and entertainment.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization.
• Supportive tools and a focus on wellbeing, recognized as a top UK workplace.

Please contact [e-mail] for reasonable adjustments or additional support during the application process.