Support Worker - Hurworth, Darlington
Salary: £19,656.00 per year / £12.60 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Rockliffe Court in Hurworth, near Darlington provides self-contained supported living accommodation and community facilities and the charity is seeking to recruit a Support Worker to assist in providing high quality care and support for people with physical and sensory disabilities.
The role of the Support Worker is to enable each person using the service to lead a fulfilling and independent life according to individual needs and choices.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Essential Criteria:
- An ability to demonstrate the core values of the Charity
- NVQ 2 in care (or willingness to attain)
- Ability to respond to guidance and direction
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
- Experience of developing personal care plans
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Able to provide personal care
- Able to work flexible hours and sleep-ins
- Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service
- Maintain confidentiality, honesty, and reliability
- Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people
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
- Bike to Work Scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer
- Excellent training and development opportunities
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For an informal discussion or should you require further information regarding the vacancy please contact Emmalyne Ridley, Locality Manager, by emailing emmalyneridley@sjog.org.uk
