Support Worker (Rockliffe Court, Darlington)
This post is for male applicants only – advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) as a genuine occupational qualification for the post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within SJOG for experienced Support Workers to become part of our specialist complex care provision at Rockliffe Court in Hurworth, Darlington.
We are looking to recruit Support Workers to provide support and assistant for complexed care supported living. There will be a requirement for lone working within this role.
Key attributes:
- QCF 3 in Adult Health & Social Care or above.
- Experience of working with people with autism, in either a work or personal environment.
- Experience of supporting people with learning difficulties.
- Full, clean driving license is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent communication skills, being able to communicate with people we support, colleagues, professionals and families.
- Excellent written communication skills and ability to write accurate reports.
- Experience of the key worker role.
- Ability to work as part of a team or work independently.
- Able to provide personal care.
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends, nights etc according to the needs of the people in service.
- Honesty and reliability.
- Interested, motivated and committed.
- Accessible, approachable and comfortable with vulnerable people with complex needs.
Benefits and Rewards:
- Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan (claim money back for visiting the dentist, optician, physio etc.)
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- Specialised training programme that surpasses national and practice standards.
Please click here to view the job description and person specification.
If you require any further information regarding the vacancy, please email Sarah Davidson on sarahdavidson@sjog.org.uk
