Support Worker (Middlesbrough)
Support Worker 01-25-CCSL-09 – Closing date 23/02/2025
£13.87 per hour – full time 37.5 hpw
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 a specialist team.
Initially working from a hospital in Middlesbrough before transferring to his own home, you will be responsible for supporting him within his home and the community.
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 a Positive Behaviour Support approach.
- Full, clean driving licence is preferred but no 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.
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If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please email Tanya Westgarth, Service Manager: tanyawestgarth@sjog.org.uk
