Job summary
- Main area
- social care
- Contract
- Permanent: must be willing to work 12 hrs shifts over days, weekends and nights
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- B0399-7602155
- Employer
- St Anne's Community Services
- Employer type
- Private Sector
- Site
- Marwood Park
- Town
- Durham
- Salary
- £23,873.60 pa
- Closing
- 21/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Support Worker Marwood Park - Full-time Hours
Job overview
We are looking for support workers to assist in the daily living needs of 6 adult males with varying physical and learning disabilities. The support workers will work on a 1-1 basis with one client at a time in their own homes.
The role involves working days nights and weekends as the clients require 24 hour support. Experience is desirable however not essential as attitude and personality are more important, experience is gained over time and all training will be provided.
A driving licence is desirable as is a willingness to take clients out in their own vehicles.
Main duties of the job
As a support worker the clients at Marwood Park will rely on you to help them with all aspects of their lives.
Staff will be responsible for assisting with personal care needs, medication administration and management, preparing all meals and drinks (in line with the support plans), assisting with mobility and accessing the community (this may include using public transport, own vehicle or via their wheelchair), completing all documentation in line with company policy and legal requirements, liaising with family and medical professionals.
Other duties will be required based upon the needs of the client and service, the list above is not exclusive.
Working for our organisation
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
- New pay framework launched in 2025. Rewarding the dedication and work of staff across the charity. Potential increases after 6 months, 2.5 & 5 years.
- Rising 20 to 25 days plus statutory bank holidays
- 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
- Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
- Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Discounted income protection scheme
- Free car parking at most services
- Free life assurance cover
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will show patience, compassion and understanding towards the clients during all interactions.
The support workers will provide physical support with personal care including washing, dressing and continence care. They will be required to administer medications following the detailed care and support plans for the client they are supporting that day. To ensure that meals are prepared in accordance with any specific dietary requirements and any issues are reported to managers and medical professionals.
To ensure the client is supported to obtain medical treatment by making appointments and supporting them to attend those appointments, to update manager and support plans with any changes in the clients needs.
To ensure the clients finances are managed in accordance with St Annes policies and report any concerns or irregularities.
To undertake all household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping and laundry on behalf of the client.
To ensure documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manor.
To undertake any other duty not listed that is deemed necessary for the benefit of the client and the service provided by St Annes Community Services.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Emma Hall
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07854163356