Support Worker
We are seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to support people to live independently and well at home in their local community.
Position: Support Worker
Salary: £12.21 to £12.99 per hour
Location: Hexham, Northumberland
Hours: Part time and flexible hours available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Ongoing
About the role
As a Support Worker, you will provide person centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing personal care and support with daily living tasks
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks
- Supporting individuals to access their local community
- Working collaboratively within a small, supportive team
- Promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times
You will typically work in shift blocks across mornings and evenings, including alternate weekends.
About you
We are looking for people with the right values and attitude. Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
You will:
- Be kind, compassionate and respectful
- Have a genuine desire to support others
- Be a driver with access to your own vehicle
- Live within a commutable distance of Hexham
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Be reliable and able to work both weekdays and alternate weekends
About the organisation
This organisation is an award winning home care provider. They are committed to building strong local teams who support people in their own communities, focusing on relationships, wellbeing and high quality care.
They offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where individuals are valued and encouraged to develop.
What’s on offer
- Paid for full shift time, including travel and training
- Mileage paid at 45p per mile
- Full training with ongoing development opportunities
- Support to achieve care qualifications
- Paid team meetings and peer support time
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus birthday off
- Employee wellbeing support and referral scheme
- Funded Blue Light Card and additional benefits
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, #INDSCP
