Support Worker (FT/PT)

Creative Support; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services organization is seeking motivated individuals to work as Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham. The role involves providing person-centred support, assisting with medication, and building relationships with service users. Candidates must have at least twelve months of experience, a strong work ethic, and a valid driver’s license. Benefits include structured training and a probationary bonus. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Structured induction and training

Opportunity for QCF Diploma

28 days annual leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve months’ experience in a similar role.
• A valid driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals in their own tenancies.
• Travel across designated areas to assist with medication and personal care.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with service users.

Skills

Person-centred care

Building trusting relationships

Strong work ethic

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting warm, flexible, and motivated individuals to work as peripatetic Support Workers across Tyneside and Durham.

You will provide person‑centred support to people living in bespoke developments, helping them thrive in their own tenancies. This role involves travelling across North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool to support individuals with medication application, MAR sheet completion, personal care, and community access. Building and maintaining warm, trusting relationships with service users is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred support to individuals in their own tenancies.
• Travel across designated areas, including North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, Gateshead, Durham, Consett, and Hartlepool.
• Assist with medication application, MAR sheet completion, personal care, and community access.
• Build and maintain warm, trusting relationships with service users.

Qualifications

• A minimum of twelve months’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to person‑centred care.
• A valid driver’s licence – essential due to the large geographical area covered.
• Travel expenses from the nearest base will be negotiated.

Benefits & Development

• Structured induction and values‑led training through Creative Support’s Development Pathway.
• Opportunity to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company‑paid enhanced DBS.

Additional Information

Vacancy Reference Number: 89318

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and recent Investors in People Gold award holder.

Applications are reviewed as they are received; we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. This post will not be open to sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.