Support Worker

Potens; Redcar; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of health and social services is seeking dedicated individuals to support residents with disabilities at Avondale Lodge. The role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and ensuring a supportive environment. Flexibility is key as candidates will work nights and weekends. This position offers comprehensive training and a competitive hourly wage.

Benefits

Paid holiday for your birthday

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Access to employee benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with disabilities such as Autism and mental health needs is beneficial.
• Ability to assist with personal care and companionship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and caring environment tailored to residents’ needs.
• Assist with personal care, meal preparation, and updating care plans.
• Provide companionship and support during nights.

Skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Team Player

Education

Care Certificate or related qualifications (Level 2 to Level 5 NVQ)

Job description

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We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• £12.00 per hour.
• Part-time 22 hours per week.
• Shift pattern: Various start times - 20:30pm/21:00pm-08:00am waking night, 2 nights per week. Requires availability for weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays.
• An extra day paid holiday for your birthday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities including internal leadership sessions and recognized qualifications (Level 2 to Level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
• Opportunity to complete your care certificate if you are new to care.
• Access to attractive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.

At Avondale Lodge, we support residents with disabilities such as Autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and challenging behaviors. Our goal is to assist them in developing new life skills, achieving their ambitions, and remaining valued members of the community.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as part of a team to ensure a safe, caring, and supportive environment tailored to individual and group needs.
• Helping residents settle in, providing companionship, and being available during the night if they wake.
• Assisting with personal care, domestic tasks, meal preparation, updating internal systems, reviewing care plans, risk assessments, and monthly reports.
• Induction and training will be conducted during the daytime.

Who you are:

• A motivated and creative individual.
• Full flexibility is required.
• A team player with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 30 years of experience. Our dedicated teams empower adults and children across the UK, working hard to support their goals and improve their lives. We seek passionate, proactive individuals to join us and make a difference.

Safeguarding

Diversity

We promote diversity and inclusion, reflecting the communities we serve. Join us in creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and able to be themselves.