Support Worker

1st Homecare; United Kingdom; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 21 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days' paid holiday (pro-rata)

Accredited training and development

Employer-contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

£10,000 Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts through Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Scheme

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Staff Recognition Initiatives

Résumé du poste

Real Life Options is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join Teesside Outreach on a part-time basis. You will provide 1:1 support in the community, helping a person to build life skills, access activities, and live as independently as possible.

DBS checks and a supportive induction process ensure you are well-prepared for this rewarding role. The role offers 17 hours per week with shifts currently scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons, rewarding you with meaningful

Qualifications

• Full induction and accredited training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Support to help you build a rewarding career in social care

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 support to an individual living independently within the community
• Support with community activities and social opportunities
• Assist with meal planning and batch cooking
• Promote choice, independence and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships and encourage confidence in everyday life
• Maintain accurate support records and documentation
• Work in a person-centred way, ensuring the individual remains at the heart of all support provided

Description du poste

Support Worker

Teesside Outreach
Part Time - 17 Hours Per Week
£12.71 per hour
Drivers essential

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? Join our friendly Teesside Outreach team and help make a positive difference in someone's life every day.

We provide person-centred outreach support, helping people with learning disabilities and autism to live independently, build confidence and remain active within their local communities. This role offers the opportunity to work one-to-one, supporting an individual to achieve their goals, develop life skills and enjoy meaningful activities.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide 1:1 support to an individual living independently within the community
• Support with community activities and social opportunities
• Assist with meal planning and batchcooking
• Promote choice, independence and wellbeing
• Build positive relationships and encourage confidence in everyday life
• Maintain accurate support records and documentation
• Work in a person-centred way, ensuring the individual remains at the heart of all support provided

This is a fantastic opportunity to support someone to live the life they choose whilst making a genuine difference to their day-to-day wellbeing and independence.

Shift Details

This is a 17-hour per week position, with shifts currently taking place on:

• Monday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Thursday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am - 3:00pm

Please note that support is not usually required on bank holidays or during periods when the person supported is away on holiday.

Experience & Training

Previous experience is helpful but not essential. If you have the right values and attitude, we'll provide:

• Full induction and accredited training
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Support to help you build a rewarding career in social care

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-contributory 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 closely with an individual to help them achieve their goals, maintain their independence and enjoy life to the fullest. You’ll be part of a supportive organisation that is passionate about empowering people and creating opportunities.

Real Life Options is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a 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.

Please check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folders, as initial contact may be made via email.