Support Worker

Springfield Healthcare; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare business in Tees Valley is looking for Male and Female Support Workers to help individuals with various needs live independently. The role involves building trusting relationships, emotional support, and assisting with everyday activities. This position offers flexible contracts and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Flexible contracts

Medicash Plan

Discounted Gym Membership

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Comprehensive Induction & Training

Qualifications

• Full valid UK Driving Licence and own car for work.
• Ability to promote independence and provide emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Developing warm and trusting relationships with clients.
• Encouraging and supporting clients to engage in social activities.
• Providing emotional support and assistance with daily tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in English

Empathy

Confidence in providing support

Job description

Have you thought of changing your career?

Do you want a better work / life balance with a family owned business who really care about you?

Do you want to make a positive difference in someone’s life?

I you can answer yes then we have that role for you.

Due to unprecedented demand for our services we have vacancies for both Male and Female Support Workers.

You will be supporting individuals with a wide range of additional needs, learning disabilities, Autism and Mental Health to live happy, fulfilled lives as independently as possible.

Your role will include :

• Developing warm and trusting relationships with clients.
• Encourage and support clients to engage in social activities with friends and family, help with attending appointments and accessing the local community, support clients to go on holiday, & days out, attend local activity groups, college and work placements.
• Providing emotional support.
• Some may want help with cooking, shopping and help in the home.

What we offer

• Flexible contracts – full, part time or bank hours. You must be available evenings and weekends.
• Medicash Plan which provides money back on health treatments such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, and much more.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive Induction & Training.

What we require (Essential)

• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English is crucial.
• Full valid UK Driving Licence and have own car for work?
• A confident and sensitive approach to support with respect for the client's and the ability to promote independence.
• Ability to empathise with the client and support appropriately.

It’s OK if you've never worked in support and care before, we have a great induction and onboarding process which provides all the training, support and mentorship that you'll need.

You will be part of a team who really care and have the best interests of the people they support at the forefront of all they do.

Work with us and be part of something special!