Support Worker – St Aiden's Cottage

Careline Lifestyles; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Careline Lifestyles is seeking a Support Worker for its facility in Bearpark, Durham. The role involves providing essential support to residents with complex needs, focusing on personal care and building meaningful relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature and strong communication skills. The position offers full-time hours, flexible working patterns, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid induction program

Career pathway opportunities

24-hour employee assistance program

Paid holiday leave

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Caring and patient nature with a genuine desire to support others.
• Strong communication skills.
• No prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily tasks including swimming, shopping, and medication administration.
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles.
• Participate in home activities and maintain residents' dignity.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Trustworthiness

Patience

Job description

Support Worker - St Aiden's Cottage

Salary: £12.54 per hour

Job Type: Permanent / On-site

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Bearpark, Durham

About the Role:

As a Support Worker in Durham, you will provide invaluable support to individuals with mental health needs and criminal backgrounds. The role is centred around helping residents with daily tasks such as swimming, shopping, laundry, and medication administration. You will work with individuals who have a variety of complex needs, including personality disorders and challenging behaviours.

This role is about more than personal care-it's about building meaningful relationships with residents and empowering them to live full, healthy, and active lives. You'll provide holistic support through active listening, meaningful engagement, and a focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that residents maintain their dignity and individuality
• Participate in activities within the home setting
• Support with daily activities, including personal care and household tasks
• Apply Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles to promote well-being
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• A caring, trustworthy, and patient nature
• Strong communication skills and a friendly personality
• A genuine desire to make a positive impact on people's lives
• No prior experience is necessary-just a passion for supporting others
  
  

About Us:

At Careline Lifestyles, we are a family-run specialist provider of residential and nursing care, dedicated to supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.

Our focus is on empowering people to live life to the fullest, maintaining their identity, and improving their quality of life.

Benefits of Working for Careline Lifestyles:

• Flexible working contracted hours to suit your lifestyle
• 7-day fully paid induction program at Careline Academy
• Unrivaled career pathway opportunities
• 24-hour employee assistance program
• Permanent contracts, paid holiday leave & company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking & uniform provided
  
  

Additional Information:

• Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (day and night shifts available)
  
  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.