Support Worker (Ref: POS000986, POS000971, POS000975)
Salary: £25,183 per annum (pro rata), £13.05 per hour
Salary Band: £20,001 to £30,000
Post Type: Please see advert text
Hours Per Week: Please see advert text
Job and Application Details
Categories: Social Care - Adult Service
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 01/05/2025
Closing Date: 25/05/2025
Please note: Darlington Borough Council does not offer Certificate of Sponsorship.
We have two 18.5-hour permanent posts and casual vacancies for Support Workers who are innovative, enthusiastic, and possess good communication skills to join our Learning Disability Provider Services teams at Short Term Breaks (Holicote) and Supported Living.
Our services support people in accessing their local community by providing personal and practical assistance to individuals with various needs, including behavioral and complex physical needs. We prioritize hiring individuals with the right attitude and behaviors, and we will provide training for all work tasks, along with shadowing opportunities during induction.
We are looking for people who:
* Want to excel in their role and are committed to quality
* Can provide excellent care and support to our service users
* Treat others with dignity and respect
* Work well as part of a team
Benefits include regular supervision and appraisal, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a rewarding role where you can make a significant difference.
The service operates on a 24/7 shift rota including weekends, sleep-ins, evenings, nights, and bank holidays. One post at the Respite Unit requires waking night duties.
Additional benefits include:
* 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave (pro-rata for part-time)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and voluntary contributions
* Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes
* Various employee benefits such as discounts, schemes, and support services
For more information about benefits and working with us, visit our Why work for us page and our Jobs and Careers page.
For detailed role information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, contact Louise Robinson, Home Manager, at 01325 469707.
All posts require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check.
Important: All email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk. Please check your spam/junk folder. For application issues, contact the HR team at 01325 405486 or HR@darlington.gov.uk.
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