Support Worker Durham, England
Job description
The Role
Positive Care and Support are looking for a Support Worker to join us immediately to support our individuals. This is a rewarding role that will involve working with individuals with a diagnosis of learning disabilities, Autism and behaviours that challenge.
The supported living services are in the West Durham area's.
We are looking for enthusiatic people to join our team as a support worker who have a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities to live positive lives within our communities. If this is you then we are very keen to hear from you. We are able to offer flexibility with employment contracts for the right candidates, making them adaptable to suit your personal circumstances.
No experience required as all mandatory training will be provided and you will be expected to complete a level 2/3 NVQ in Health and social care provided by Positive care and support.
What we are looking for:
- People who will provide a high standard of support to the individuals who may be autistic with LD and who has behaviours that may challenge
- People with a passion for supporting young people/adult to lead meaningful, fulfilled and happy lives
- People who can be confident in providing 2-1 or 1-1 support
- People who have a passion to progress within the health and social care sector
Positive Care and Support
Positive Care and Support were formed in 2021 by experienced and skilled care professionals, with the purpose to work with Durham County Council to provide new services to adults with care and support needs. We have a reputation for high standards of service and aim to provide exceptional services that shape the future of the care sector in our area.
We offer competitive rates of pay and an environment whereby your development both professionally and personally is facilitated. We operate as an inclusive and supportive employer, where our employees are incentivised, rewarded and encouraged to develop.
If you are interested in finding out more about us and the opportunity to join us from the very beginning of a new service then please send an introductory email and brief CV.
Please note that a loyalty bonus of £200 will be paid to all employees completing their probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Positive Care and Support operates in compliance with all current COVID-19 government guidelines for social care settings.
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 - Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: One location
