Support Worker

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Employee benefits & discounts

Online GP appointments

Car lease scheme

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking a supportive and compassionate individual to join our team as a Support Worker, helping adults with learning disabilities access a range of engaging activities in a day service setting.

You will support individuals in the building and in the community, including cooking, arts, sports, music, computer skills and more, building confidence, recording progress, and working as part of a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care settings is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and service users.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow support plans.
• Understanding of learning disabilities and person-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to take part in activities in the day service and in the community.
• Assist with a wide range of activities such as cooking, arts, sports, music and computer skills.
• Maintain accurate records and follow individual support plans.

Skills

Caring approach

Good communication

Team player

Reliable & flexible

Record keeping

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you interested in working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council and making a difference to the lives of local people? Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Support Worker to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.

About the role

The service is responsible for supporting adults with learning disabilities to access activities that are engaging and developmental within a day service setting.

In the role of support worker, you will be expected to support adults with learning disabilities to take part in a wide range of activities based within the building and in the community. These activities include:

• Cooking
• Arts & crafts
• Sports & games
• Music
• Computer skills
• Newsletters
• Swimming & gym
• Plus much more!

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a caring, positive and person-centred approach to supporting others.
• Has experience in supporting people in social care settings.
• Has good communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to use their initiative.
• Can maintain accurate records and follow support plans.
• Understands supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Ideally has Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Why join us?

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we know that great people deliver great services. That's why we are committed to creating a workplace where employees are trusted, valued and supported.

In return, we offer an attractive benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance, including:

• A competitive salary of up to £25,989
• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, access to online GP appointments, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication

All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘[e-mail]’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions)

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles

The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.