Support Worker Maternity Cover
Support Worker – 12 Month Maternity Cover
Location: Frederick Street, Stockton-on-Tees
Hours: 20 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term 12-month maternity cover
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Make a Real Difference
We’re looking for a caring and committed person to join our friendly team at Frederick Street, Stockton-on-Tees on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is a part-time role (20 hours per week) where you'll be supporting four individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and multi-sensory impairments in a Supported Living Service.
Your support will help them live independently, confidently, and joyfully—at home and in the community. Whether it's assisting with daily routines or joining in on fun activities like ice skating, discos, or walks, you’ll play an important role in making every day meaningful.
👥 About the Role
We support a diverse range of individuals in the community and in their own homes – each with their own unique needs and goals. You’ll provide 1-1 support and help people live more independently by supporting with:
- Personal care
- Cooking, cleaning, laundry, ironing
- Shopping and budgeting
- Making and attending appointments
- Supporting social and leisure activities
- Helping to achieve their personal goals
This is a person-centred role, where you’ll be empowered to tailor your support to each individual’s needs, routines and aspirations
🕓 Working Hours
Working times will include a variation of shifts including days, evenings and nights, across all days of the week.
Staff would be required to do sleeps as part of their contract.
🔒 An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
🎁 What You’ll Get in Return
We value our team and offer a range of great benefits, including:
- 🌴 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
- 📚 Fully accredited training to help you thrive
- 💰 Employer-contributed pension scheme
- 🏥 Health Cash Plan (for contracted staff)
- ❤️ £10,000 Life Cover
- 📞 Free Employee Assistance Programme (incl. counselling & financial support)
- 🛍️ Access to discounts via our Reward Gateway
- 🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
- 💸 Financial Wellbeing Scheme
- 🤝 Refer-a-Friend Bonus
- 🌟 Staff Recognition Programmes
💙 Our Values
We’re looking for someone who truly lives our values of:
Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence
If you tick six or more of the qualities below, we’d love to hear from you:
- Honest
- Good Communicator
- Strong Values
- Flexible
- Passionate
- Self-Motivated
- Reliable
- Caring
- Inclusive
👥 Join Us
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know – we’re happy to help.
📧 Please check your email (including junk/spam folders) as initial contact may be via email.
🔗 Apply today and start your journey with Real Life Options – where you make the difference.
Information
- Reference:
MH1411187StoSWMC - Location:
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, United Kingdom - Postcode:
TS18 2BF - Employment:
Temporary - Salary:
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