Support Worker – Pelton, Co.Durham

Job Category:Support Worker

Hiring organisation:Oaklea Trust

Job Location:County Durham Pelton

Annual Salary:                         £22,932 per annum (Based on 35hrs per week)

Hours:                                      Full and Part time roles available

Vacancy Type:                         Permanent (requires a full DBS)

Oaklea’s Adult Care Home in Pelton, provides care and support to people with learning disabilities. In your role, you will support customers with a wide variety of needs and aspirations and work with our organisational values as we strive to encourage independence.

We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic and compassionate members of the team, you’ll be more than a helping hand—you’ll be a source of encouragement, positivity, and drive. Your warmth and enthusiasm will help support the people we care for to feel valued, supported, and empowered to live life to the fullest. That may be supporting with daily routines, sharing a coffee, or organising a fun activity, you’ll be part of the reason someone smiles today.

We are a supportive, friendly team who value new ideas and contributions. We can offer flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.

You will be required to work closely with a small team. You must be confident in communicating with people who may who may have challenges communicating with you.

Working hours will include days, nights and weekends – examples of support sessions are: (8am – 10.00pm/ 8.00am-3.00pm/ 3.00pm – 10.00pm/ 9.30pm – 8.00am)

You do not need to be experienced, but it is essential that you share our values. You must have a positive attitude and want to improve the lives of people with whom the Charity works. We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.

Benefits:

• £500 Onboarding Payment
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service Pro rata for part time roles.
• DBS funded by Oaklea
• Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
• Awards with length of service
• Discounts for leisure and lifestyle
• Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development

*T&C’s apply based on contract

For further information see our website or contact our HR Team on 01539 735025 for more information alternatively you can email your CV to hr@oakleatrust.co.uk