Support Worker

Darlington Borough Council; North East, Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing personal and practical assistance, ensuring that service users receive the highest quality care. This position offers outstanding training and development opportunities, allowing you to excel in your role while working as part of a compassionate team. Enjoy a rewarding career with generous leave options and employee benefits that support your well-being and professional growth. If you're passionate about making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Employee discounts and support services

Outstanding training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Committed to quality care and support for service users.
• Ability to treat others with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical assistance to individuals with various needs.
• Support people in accessing their local community.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Care and Support

Innovative Thinking

Job description

Support Worker (Ref: POS000986, POS000971, POS000975)

Salary: £25,183 per annum (pro rata), £13.05 per hour
Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000
Post Type: Please see advert text
Hours Per Week: Please see advert text

Job and Application Details

Categories: Social Care - Adult Service
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 01/05/2025
Closing Date: 25/05/2025

Please note: Darlington Borough Council does not offer Certificate of Sponsorship.

We have two 18.5-hour permanent posts and casual vacancies for Support Workers who are innovative, enthusiastic, and possess good communication skills to join our Learning Disability Provider Services teams at Short Term Breaks (Holicote) and Supported Living.

Our services support people in accessing their local community by providing personal and practical assistance to individuals with various needs, including behavioral and complex physical needs. We prioritize hiring individuals with the right attitude and behaviors, and we will provide training for all work tasks, along with shadowing opportunities during induction.

We are looking for people who:

• Want to excel in their role and are committed to quality
• Can provide excellent care and support to our service users
• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Work well as part of a team

Benefits include regular supervision and appraisal, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a rewarding role where you can make a significant difference.

The service operates on a 24/7 shift rota including weekends, sleep-ins, evenings, nights, and bank holidays. One post at the Respite Unit requires waking night duties.

Additional benefits include:

• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave (pro-rata for part-time)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and voluntary contributions
• Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes
• Various employee benefits such as discounts, schemes, and support services

For more information about benefits and working with us, visit our Why work for us page and our Jobs and Careers page.

For detailed role information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, contact Louise Robinson, Home Manager, at 01325 469707.

All posts require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check.

Important: All email correspondence will come from [e-mail]. Please check your spam/junk folder. For application issues, contact the HR team at 01325 405486 or [e-mail].

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