Female Only Support Worker (Bank) - Rockliffe Court, Darlington

Support Worker - Rockliffe Court, Darlington   

This post is occupational qualification for female 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  on a bank basis to become part of our specialist complex care provision at Rockcliffe Court in Hurworth, Darlington.   

There will be the requirement to also do regular sleep ins providing caring for a female with learning disabilities and complex needs who requires support with daily living which includes, cooking, cleaning, shopping and going out in the community on activities.  

 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 licence 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:   

• 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 full job description and person specification.

If you require any further information regarding the vacancy, please email Sarah Davidson, Senior Support Worker on sarahdavidson@sjog.org.uk