Support Worker – Morpeth, Northumberland

Right2Work; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Morpeth seeks a Support Worker to provide essential care for an older lady. The role involves daily support, personal care guidance, and companionship. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude and a desire to improve lives. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday

£500 cash incentive for joining

Government pension scheme

DBS funded by Oaklea

Private Health Care scheme

Employee assistance program

Employee rewards and awards

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in using technology like Smartphones/Tablets/Laptops desired.
• Essential to share values and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support an older lady requiring 24-hour care with daily tasks.
• Assist in attending a local over 60’s group.
• Provide guidance for personal care and healthy eating.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Positive Attitude

Knowledge of Learning Disabilities

Technology Use

Job description

Job Title: Support Worker (Care and Support)

Town/City: Morpeth, Northumberland

Salary Details: Up to £23,088.00 per annum, based on 37 hours per week plus excellent benefits including £500 Onboarding payment

Advertising End Date: 30^th June 2025

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week

Driver: Essential

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.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

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)
• Government pension scheme
• DBS funded by Oaklea
• Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Employee rewards and awards
• Access to foundation and bespoke training and development

*T&C's apply based on contract