Support Worker - Peterlee

Lifeways Group; Peterlee; Vor Ort; GBP 13.876 - 19.764; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Permanent – Full‑Time, Part‑Time or Sessional

£12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Lifeways Complex Care and Autism Division is recruiting permanent members of staff for Unity House in Peterlee, County Durham.

Unity House is a 21‑bed residential home providing accommodation for adults aged 18 and over. Residents have a diagnosis of intellectual disability and may also have co‑existing mental health or physical impairments.

The service supports adults who can present with behavioural distress, requiring passionate, empathetic and understanding support workers. The overarching aim is to ensure people we support receive the highest quality of life possible.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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.

Experience is not essential as full induction and on‑site training will be provided.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for staff with drive and passion for supporting adults in all aspects of everyday life. A strong emphasis is placed on developing and promoting independence.

• PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP