Does caring come naturally to you? Are you wanting to change someone’s life and make a positive change to your own?
Help make a difference - become a Support Worker at Compassionate Care North East!
Compassionate Care North East
Compassionate Care North East are one of the fastest-growing companies and one of the UK’s leading providers in support services for people with diverse needs.
We are providers of outstanding home care within the community with a core passion to put our clients first. We provide a friendly, professional and supportive working environment and most importantly you become part of the Compassionate Care North East family.
Support Worker Role
You will provide support and companionship to a range of adults living in our service located in Durham.
Compassionate Care Group Northeast provides support to adults with complex care needs to enjoy a fun filled daily life. We support with hobbies such as swimming bowling shopping meeting friends visits to pubs.
We enable our clients to remain comfortable within their home environments, whilst being cared for by professional and highly trained Healthcare Workers. We pride ourselves on delivering care that truly meets the needs of the individual we support and provide a first-class service to the teams who support them.
You will be promoting independence with all our clients and enabling them to live an independent and fulfilling lifestyle. You must be self-motivated, and ensure the quality of support provided is consistent with current legislation.
This is a fast paced yet highly rewarding position. You will need to think on your feet, be reliable and punctual, as the people you support will be relying on you to help them live their best lives!
Key Responsibilities
Developing clients life skills and personal interests
Supporting clients with medication and ensuring they achieve their own goals and aspirations
Arranging social activities in the home and in the local community
Promoting the independence of every client we support
The Ideal Candidate
Use previous experience and/or existing transferable skills to promote independent living for all our clients
May have experience with Mental Health, Autism or Learning Disabilities in a work setting or from personal experience (this isn’t essential as we provide all the training!)
Have a natural sense of empathy and good common sense
Will have an easy-going personality and are understanding of others who may display behaviour that can present challenges
Have great organisational skills and ability to think outside the box
Must be a Driver with access to their own vehicle.
Female Only
Are punctual, reliable and have the ability to think quickly and effectively
Company Benefits
Paid induction programme
Structured career development programme
Fully funded Care Certificate
Employ Assistance Programme offering counselling and other support services
Refer a friend bonus - £250 (Terms & Conditions apply)
Employee Recognition Awards
Free enhanced DBS
Company social events