Support Worker

Posted 4 days 6 hours ago by Home Group

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Tyne And Wear, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE331
Job Description

Job Description - Support Worker (26659)

Job Description Support Worker - (26659) Description

Salary £24,638 per annum and great benefits including Health Cash Plan

Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw), Rota working including weekends in services across the South of the Tyne.

We can't offer a CoS for this role

Home, a place where you belong

Join us and make a real difference every day. You'll help customers live independently, feel valued and stay connected. This role is all about care, respect and practical support that improves lives.

What you'll do
  • Supporting customers with daily tasks
  • You will need to attend our services over Gateshead and South Tyneside where demand is needed
  • Encouraging independence and celebrating wins
  • Creating a safe, positive space where dignity and respect come first
  • Working collaboratively to empower our customers

This is more than a job, it's a place where you feel valued. You get great training, support from friendly colleagues and a chance to make a real difference every day. Be part of one of the UK's top Great Places to Work!

You have
  • Passion to support our customers to live their best lives
  • Experience of caring for others, professionally or personally
  • The ability to work on your own initiative, staying calm and positive under pressure
  • Recognise every customer is different and adopt a flexible, personal approach, listening to understand their needs
  • A Level 2 diploma in Care or equivalent experience (or willing to study towards it)
  • You will work on a flexible rota of 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Sunday
  • You need an Enhanced DBS with barring list (we pay)
What's in it for you?
  • 34 days leave increasing to 39 (including bank hols and a "me day")
  • Health cash plan saving you (and your children) £1140+ each year covering dental, opticians, prescriptions and more
  • Matching pension contribution (up to 7% and life insurance of 3x basic salary)
  • Instant pay access with Stream
  • 800+ discounts on shops, holidays, days out, tech and more