Support Worker

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  • Consett, County Durham
  • £24,242 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 2 months ago
Consett DH8, UK£24,242.40 per annum (based on 37hours per week)PermanentAdvertised on: 03/07/2025Oaklea Trust are recruiting for a Support Worker within Consett. Apply today!Support WorkerLocation: Consett, County Durham
Salary: £24,242.40 per annum (based on 37hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 23 hours per weekAdvertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates – apply today, don’t delay!Benefits:As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
  • £500 Onboarding Payment paid after successful probation period
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service. Pro rata for part time roles.
  • DBS funded by Oaklea
  • Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
  • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
  • Awards with length of service
  • Discounts for leisure and lifestyle
  • Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development
Oaklea’s supported living property in Consett, provides care and support to people with learning disabilities.The Role:In your role, you will support customers with a wide variety of needs and aspirations and work with our organisational values as we strive to encourage independence. You will play a key role in empowering customers, supporting safeguarding practices, and enhancing daily quality of life.We are looking for candidates who value a creative and empathetic approach to supporting individuals.You will be required to work closely with a small team. You must be confident in communicating with people who may who may have challenges communicating with you.Support Worker – What we need from you:You do not need to be experienced, but it is essential that you share our values. You must have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of people with whom the Charity works. We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.Individuals must have strong communication and relationship-building skills, a knowledge of or a willingness to learn about Safeguarding responsibilities.You must be organised and able to plan, organise, and adapt activities based on customer needs and preferences. Using Positive Behaviour Support strategies to promote inclusion and reduce barriers to engagement.Respect for confidentiality, diversity, and each customer’s rights must be at the focus of support and care at all times.Come and join a team on a new adventure of supported living with people of differing abilities and complex health needs, who love being active and are looking for new ways to be involved in their community and have fun.No agencies please

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