Support Worker (Female)

TribePost Ltd; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in supported living services is seeking a female Support Worker in Morpeth. You will provide dedicated care to an older lady, helping with daily tasks and engaging in community activities. The role offers part-time hours with flexible working, a £500 onboarding payment, and access to professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Fully funded private healthcare scheme

Pension

DBS funded by Oaklea

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Share our values and a desire to improve lives.
• Good sense of humour and positive interaction.
• Guidance for personal care and healthy living.

Responsibilities

• Support an older lady with 24-hour care including tasks at home.
• Assist with attendance to local over 60’s group.
• Provide prompts for healthy eating and exercise.

Skills

Positive attitude

Culinary skills

Understanding of learning disabilities

Using technology

Job description

Up to £24,242.40 pro rata, per annum, plus excellent benefits & £500 Onboarding pay

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Support Worker (Female)

Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
Salary: Up to £24,242.40 pro rata, per annum, plus excellent benefits & £500 Onboarding payment
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time vacancies available
Working hours will include days, evenings, sleep-in shifts and weekends

Advertising End Date: 31st July 2025

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
• £500 cash incentive for joining Oaklea (paid on completion of 6 months probationary period)
• Pension
• DBS funded by Oaklea
• Fully funded private healthcare scheme
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Access to foundation and bespoke training and development

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, however due to the nature of this position, this post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010. In this instance there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement to recruit female applicants only.

About Oaklea:

We at Oaklea Northumberland provide Supported Living Services for people with disabilities and mental health and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join one of our experienced teams in Morpeth.

In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Support Worker – The Role:

The role involves supporting an older lady who requires 24-hour care. She requires support with daily tasks at home and support attending an over 60’s group locally. She enjoys shopping, having overnight stays away and would like someone who has good culinary skills and a good sense of humour.

Guidance is required for personal care and prompts to eat healthy and exercise. Some knowledge of learning disabilities would be advantageous.

Working hours, which will include a sleep-in session, are: 9am until 9.30am the following day, with the sleep-in session commencing at 10pm and ending at 7.30am the following morning. You will receive a set sleep-in payment for your non-support hours. Experience in using technology i.e. Smartphone/ Tablets/ Laptop is desired but not essential.

Support Worker – What we need from you:

You do not need to be experienced, but it is essential that you share our values. You must have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of people with a learning disability. We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.

If you would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the center of all we do, we would love to hear from you.

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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