Female Support Worker
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Female Support Worker
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Female Support Worker in Darlington to support autistic people and adults with learning disabilities. The role involves personal care, medication, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and community activities. Full UK driving licence desired. Permanent, part-time (30 hours/week) at £12.85 per hour.
Who will I be supporting?
You’ll be part of a close-knit team supporting two lovely ladies and two fantastic gentlemen to live fulfilling, independent lives in their own home in Darlington. Each person has learning disabilities, autism and one individual lives with dementia. Their week includes Gateway Club, bowling & swimming, dance and drama groups, planning parties, attending social groups, playing musical instruments, and movie nights.
What will I be doing?
- Personal care
- Medication
- Budgeting and daily living skills
- Cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Getting out and about: appointments, clubs, hobbies, day trips and day services
A full UK driving licence is highly desirable.
Shift patterns
Rotas provided at least 4 weeks in advance. Shifts include 24-hour shifts (10am to 10am with sleep-in), day shifts (8am-8pm, 7am-8pm, 9am-3pm, 7am-4:30pm, 3pm-9pm). Support provided 7 days a week.
Rewards
- Competitive payrate with overtime uplift
- Flexible shift patterns
- 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata)
- Career progression opportunities
- Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme
- Salary advance scheme
- High Street Discounts
- Life Assurance and Company Pension
- Industry leading training
- Enhanced DBS paid for by us
Additional information
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required. We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK. As Disability Confident Leaders, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments, contact the Resourcing Consultant Team at [contact hidden] or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. BSL translated videos available.