Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Tudhoe, DL16
Salary: £11.50 per hour
We are recruiting on behalf of Creative Support for Support Worker Roles in Tudhoe. Creative Support is a high-quality provider of support to individuals with a wide range of care needs including, individuals with a learning disability and other needs. Employing over 5,200 staff members, we are continuing to grow at a fast pace nationally and are looking for dedicated, caring Support Workers to join our staff team in your local Tudhoe area.
We are looking for confident, strong and calm individuals around Durham to work in our Tudhoe Supported Living Service to provide person-centred support to 5 service users who have a learning disability, autism and complex needs so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities for personal development.
You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. You will have the confidence to be able to work within a positive behaviour support framework, to accept responsibility and to develop as a skilled practitioner. You must be able to follow agreed guidelines and to work positively within a consistent, mutually supportive team ethos.
Support Workers are to cover a 24-hour rota pattern, which includes sleep-ins, as part of a friendly, motivated team.
Essential Experience
Direct Care Experience: Experience in caregiving, health, or social care settings where you’ve worked with individuals requiring assistance with daily living, personal care, or specialized support.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Empathy and patience are crucial.
Understanding of Care Plans: Experience in implementing care plans and documenting care activities is often desired.
Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team with other support workers, social workers, and healthcare professionals.
Flexibility: Given that support workers often work in shifts, experience in roles that require flexibility with hours is beneficial.
Job Location: Tudhoe, DL16
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.50 per hour