Support Worker

1st Homecare; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts through Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Scheme

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Staff Recognition Initiatives

Job summary

Real Life Options is seeking a part-time Support Worker to assist in the community and in clients' homes from Bishopton Road, Stockton-on-Tees. You will help with daily living tasks, personal care, meals, budgeting and medication management, promoting independence and meaningful activities.

The role offers a 28-hour work week with varied shifts, DBS checks, induction and ongoing development, and a supportive team focused on positive outcomes for people with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• Full induction and accredited training.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Support to grow and progress within your career.

Responsibilities

• Support people with a range of complex needs in their own home.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support with meal planning and preparation.
• Administer and record medication.
• Help individuals manage their money and budgets.
• Carry out household tasks such as laundry, cleaning and maintaining a safe environment.
• Encourage and support participation in activities at home and within the local community.
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Complete daily records and forms using One Touch, our digital support platform.
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly health and safety checks.

Skills

Good communicator

Flexible

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Honest

Job description

Support Worker

Bishopton Road, Stockton-on-Tees

Part Time – 28 Hours Per Week

£12.71 per hour

Driver preferred

Are you caring, motivated and looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day? Join our friendly and supportive team at Bishopton Road, where you'll help people with complex needs live happy, fulfilling and independent lives.

We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred support, providing individualised care that empowers the people we support to achieve their goals and enjoy meaningful experiences.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Support people with a range of complex needs in their own home
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks
• Support with meal planning and preparation
• Administer and record medication
• Help individuals manage their money and budgets
• Carry out household tasks such as laundry, cleaning and maintaining a safe environment
• Encourage and support participation in activities at home and within the local community
• Promote independence, choice and wellbeing
• Complete daily records and forms using One Touch, our digital support platform
• Carry out daily, weekly and monthly health and safety checks

You'll be joining a highly experienced team who are passionate about delivering excellent support and creating positive outcomes for the people we support.

Shift Details

This is a 28-hour per week position.

Shifts may include:

• Full Day: 8:00am – 10:00pm
• Early Shift: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Late Shift: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
• Waking Night: 10:00pm – 8:00am

Flexibility is essential as you will be required to work a variety of shift patterns, including weekends and waking nights.

Experience & Training

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. If you have the right values and a positive attitude, we’ll provide:

• Full induction and accredited training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Support to grow and progress within your career

All offers are subject to an enhanced Adult DBS check.

Benefits and Rewards

We value our people and offer a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• 28 days’ paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Accredited training and development
• Employer-contributed pension scheme

You’ll also have access to:

• Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
• £10,000 Life Cover
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and financial support
• Discounts through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Scheme
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus
• Staff Recognition Initiatives

Our Values

We’re looking for someone who lives our values of:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:

• Honest
• Good Communicator
• Strong Values
• Flexible
• Passionate
• Self-Motivated
• Reliable
• Caring
• Inclusive

Join Us

You’ll have a truly rewarding role, working alongside a dedicated team and helping people to live the life they choose. We’ll support you throughout your journey with training, development opportunities and encouragement to achieve your career goals.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.