Support Worker — Empower Independence in Adult Care

Lifeways Group; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 13,876 - 19,764; Full time

Job summary

Lifeways Group at Unity House in Peterlee, County Durham, is recruiting permanent care staff for a 21-bed residential home providing housing for adults 18 and over with intellectual disabilities, and sometimes co-occurring mental health or physical impairments.

The role focuses on day-to-day personal care, promoting independence, and delivering person-centred support within a supportive team. Full induction and on-site training are provided; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; full induction and on-site training provided.
• Commitment to person-centred support and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day personal care and support to residents.
• Promote independence and assist residents with daily living tasks.
• Approach support with a person‑centred value at the forefront at all times.
• Work as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems that may arise.
• Completing required documentation and attending training and induction sessions.

Job description

Lifeways Group at Unity House in Peterlee, County Durham, is recruiting permanent care staff for a 21-bed residential home providing housing for adults 18 and over with intellectual disabilities, and sometimes co-occurring mental health or physical impairments.

The role focuses on day-to-day personal care, promoting independence, and delivering person-centred support within a supportive team. Full induction and on-site training are provided; sponsorship is not offered.