Support Worker - Peterlee

Lifeways; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Peterlee is hiring permanent support workers for Unity House, a residential home for adults with disabilities. The role focuses on providing compassionate care, promoting independence, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. No prior experience is required as full induction and training are provided. Candidates should be empathetic, understand teamwork, and be proactive in problem-solving. This is a full-time or part-time position at £12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting adults with disabilities.
• Understanding of team work and problem-solving.
• Empathy and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for personal care tasks.
• Promote independence in daily activities.
• Utilize a person-centred approach in support.

Job description

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Job Description

Permanent - Full-Time / Part Time / Sessional

£12.21 per hour plus excellent benefits

Lifeways Complex Care and Autism Division are currently looking to recruit permanent members of staff for Unity House in Peterlee, County Durham.

Unity House is a 21 bedded residential home which provides accommodation for adults aged 18 and over.

Individuals who reside at the home have a diagnosis of intellectual disability and may also have co-existing conditions including mental health and / or physical impairments.

The service provides support to adults who can present with behavioural distress which require passionate, empathetic and understanding support workers.

The overarching aim of the service is to ensure people we support receive the highest quality of life which can be attained.

Candidate Profile :

We are currently looking for staff with drive and have a passion for supporting adults with all aspects of everyday life, which can include personal care tasks. There is an emphasis on developing and promoting independence.

The role requires a staff member who can approach support with this value at the forefront at all times.

Experience is not essential as full induction and onsite training will be provided. We look for staff who understand the importance of team work and can use their initiative to solve problems which may arise.

Unity House use a person centred approach which matches the support staff skills with people we support to ensure the best quality of support can be offered.