Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic Supported Living Worker to join our CQC-registered service. In this role, you will empower individuals with diverse needs-including mental health challenges, learning disabilities, autism, and complex care requirements-to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

• Role: Support Worker
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Working Hours: Full or Part Time - Day and nights available
• Hourly Rate: £13.45 (PAYE)
• A rewarding career path within a supportive, professional, and inclusive team environment.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning, development, and professional growth.

Working under the direction of our Registered Manager and Seniors, you will provide person-centred support tailored to the unique goals and aspirations of each service user. Your daily impact will include:

• Empowering Independence: Assisting with daily living tasks, including personal care, medication administration, and nutrition planning, to help service users achieve personal outcomes.
• Promoting Choice: Advocating for service users, ensuring their voices are heard and their preferences are at the heart of their care and support plans.
• Health & Wellbeing: Monitoring health needs, managing medications safely, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to promote wellness.
• Social Inclusion: Supporting service users in attending essential appointments and engaging in community activities to foster connections and prevent isolation.
• Ensuring Safety: Implementing positive behaviour support, managing risks effectively, and maintaining high standards of CQC compliance through accurate reporting.

You are a resilient and calm individual who approaches every situation with empathy and understanding. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to maintaining the dignity and respect of those you support.

• Experience: Previous experience in a care setting (professional or informal/family care) is highly valued.
• Skills: You possess strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Technical Aptitude: You are comfortable working in a modern digital environment for record-keeping and team collaboration.
• Qualifications: A Level 2 Diploma in Care is desirable, though we welcome applications from those with the right values and a willingness to learn.
• Requirements: A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired but not essential.

Our service is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred support within a safe and inclusive environment. We believe in harnessing assistive technology and creative solutions to ensure our service users have the control and independence they deserve. Join us in championing a service that truly puts the individual first.

Are you ready to start your journey with us? Please submit your resume and cover letter

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.