Support Worker

Voyage Care; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals in achieving greater independence and support during daily activities. The role includes flexible shifts and requires experience working with individuals with enhanced support needs. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive training. Successful candidates must pass DBS checks.

Benefits

Enhanced evening and weekend pay

Premium overtime rates

Wagestream – pay flexibility

Discounts via Blue Light Card

24/7/365 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Must demonstrate resilience and flexibility in approach.
• Previous experience with Positive Behaviour Support is desired.
• Experience working with individuals who have mental health conditions or autism is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in gaining independence in daily lives.
• Teach life skills and provide personal care.
• Encourage participation in community activities.
• Supervise and support during all activities.
• Offer support for individuals with behavioral or mental health needs.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Resilient and composed approach

Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans

Experience with individuals requiring enhanced support

Job description

Support Worker – Newton Aycliffe - £12.22 per hour

Typical Shifts:

• Days 07:30-14:30, 14:30-21:30
• Nights (female only) 21:30-07:30
• Sleepovers

Compensation and Benefits

• Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (T&Cs apply)
• Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (T&Cs apply)
• Wagestream – flexibility to draw up to 40% of your pay as it is earned
• Funded Blue Light Card – discounts at high street retailers
• 24/7/365 doctor line for colleagues and families
• Access to cash plans for colleagues, covering families
• Enhanced retirement leave
• Long service awards

Key Responsibilities

• Help people gain greater independence in their daily lives
• Teach new life skills and assist with personal care
• Encourage access to local communities, organise social activities and outings such as pubs, cinemas, video games, and more
• Provide supervision and support during all activities
• Support individuals with enhanced support needs, including behaviour of distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories, and trauma

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Resilient, flexible, and composed approach
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support plans and reflective practice
• Experience working with individuals requiring enhanced support (behaviour distress, mental health conditions, autism, forensic histories, trauma)

Why Choose Us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You. You’ll receive excellent training, opportunities for promotion and progression, sector‑leading career development, job security, and a supportive, dynamic team in an enjoyable residential environment.

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

* Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.