Support Worker - Oak Road

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Physiotherapy services

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is hiring a part-time Support Worker at Oak Road Residential Care Home in Stockton-on-Tees. The role supports six adults with learning disabilities, focusing on independence, confidence and community participation.

You will work in a small, friendly home with a supportive team, guided by person-centred approaches and a roster that helps work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care.
• Level 2 qualification in Safe Handling of Medication.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred support.
• Level 3 Medication Training to be completed within two months.

Responsibilities

• Help residents live as independently as possible.
• Develop confidence and life skills through daily activities.
• Facilitate hobbies, social activities and community involvement.
• Maintain relationships with family and friends and manage daily routines.
• Attend appointments and support health and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Positive attitude

Great communicators

Team player

Independence

Education

Level 2 Diploma Health & Social Care

Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication

Experience with learning disabilities

Job description

Support Worker

Oak Road Residential Care Home, Stockton-on-Tees

Part Time, 22.5 hours per week

Looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives and still have time to enjoy your own?

At Oak Road, we're more than just a care home. We're a small, friendly home supporting six adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and meaningful lives.

We're looking for a caring, enthusiastic Support Worker who wants to build positive relationships, encourage independence, and help people achieve the things that matter most to them.

If you're passionate about person-centred care and want to be part of a supportive team where your work really makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why choose Oak Road?

• Small, homely service supporting just six adults
• Consistent rota patterns to help you plan your life outside work
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• CQC rated GOOD in all areas
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to purchase more
• Employee discounts, wellbeing support, physiotherapy services and Employee Assistance Programme

What will you be doing?

No two days are the same.

You’ll support people to:

• Live as independently as possible
• Develop confidence and life skills
• Take part in hobbies, social activities and community events
• Maintain relationships with family and friends
• Manage daily routines and personal care
• Attend appointments and manage their health and wellbeing
• Make choices about how they want to live their lives

You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, positive and stimulating environment where people can thrive.

What are we looking for?

• Kind, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and committed
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Great communicators
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities

Essential requirements:

• Level 2 Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care
• Level 2 qualification in Safe Handling of Medication
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities
• Commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred support

(Level 3 Medication Training must be achieved within two months of appointment, with support provided.)

A role that matters

This isn't just another support worker job.

Every day you'll help people build confidence, develop independence, access their community, and live the life they choose. The relationships you'll build and the support you provide will have a lasting impact on the people who call Oak Road home.

Want to find out more?

We’d love to tell you about life at Oak Road and answer any questions you may have.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:

Diane Hammond, Manager

01642 528611

Please note that we’re unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates will need to have an existing right to work in the UK.

Important Applicant Guidance

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools:

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Application Updates and Communication:

All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘[e-mail]’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions):

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.

Right to Work:

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

Council Principles:

The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.

Limitations:

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.