Support Worker Alan Gray Court - Full-time Hours

St Anne's Community Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St Anne's Community Services is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to join our team, providing person-centred support to four gentlemen across two bungalows to live fulfilling and independent lives.

This full-time role involves 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis, with full training provided and opportunities for development within the charity.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to promoting rights, choices and independence.
• Flexibility to work a rota including 12-hour shifts.
• Previous care or support work experience is desirable but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with all aspects of personal care while maintaining dignity.
• Safe administration of medication in line with policies.
• Support individuals to access local community and attend appointments.
• Plan and participate in activities promoting wellbeing and development.
• Encourage independent living skills and budgeting, cooking and tasks.
• Support emotional wellbeing and maintain documentation as required.
• Work with colleagues and professionals to achieve best outcomes.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety, and positive risk-taking.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication

Dignity and independence

rota flexibility

Training provided

Job description

Starting salary £12.71ph
Rising to £12.91 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £13.45 after a further 12 months in post.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our team, providing support to four gentlemen across two bungalows. The individuals we support have learning disabilities and mental health needs and require person-centred support to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Job Overview

Support Worker

Alan Gray Court

Starting salary £12.71ph
Rising to £12.91 after successful completion of probation, increasing to £13.45 after a further 12 months in post.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Support Worker to join our team, providing support to four gentlemen across two bungalows. The individuals we support have learning disabilities and mental health needs and require person-centred support to live fulfilling and independent lives.

This is a full-time position working 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota basis.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with all aspects of daily living whilst promoting choice, dignity, independence, and wellbeing. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care and support tailored to each person's individual needs, preferences, and goals.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient, and positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to promoting the rights, choices, and independence of people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Flexibility to work a rota which includes 12-hour days, waking nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Previous care or support work experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives by supporting them to achieve their goals, increase their independence, and live the life they choose.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Providing support with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining dignity and respect.
• Safe administration of medication in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Supporting individuals to access their local community, attend appointments, and maintain relationships with family and friends.
• Planning and participating in meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, social inclusion, and personal development.
• Encouraging and enabling individuals to develop and maintain their independent living skills, such as cooking, household tasks, budgeting, and decision-making.
• Supporting individuals to manage their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing documentation as required.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for the people we support.
• Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and positive risk-taking at all times.

Working for our organisation

St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;

• New pay framework launched in 2025. Rewarding the dedication and work of staff across the charity. Potential increases after 6 months, 2.5 & 5 years.
• Rising annual leave each year to a maximum of 33 days (including statutory holidays)
• 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
• Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discounted income protection scheme
• Free car parking at most services
• Free life assurance cover

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs, preferences and aspirations. No two days are the same, and you will play a key role in helping the people we support live as independently as possible.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting with all aspects of daily living and personal care.
• Administering and recording medication in line with policies and procedures.
• Encouraging and supporting individuals to access their local community.
• Supporting attendance at appointments, social activities and hobbies.
• Promoting independence by developing daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting and making choices.
• Providing emotional support and promoting positive wellbeing.
• Completing accurate records and maintaining high standards of care.
• Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, choice and independence.
• Flexibility to work a rota that includes 12-hour day shifts, waking night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.
• Previous experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.

St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 5 if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Support Worker JD (PDF, 151.6KB)