Support Worker – Supported Living – Permanent

Support Worker – Supported Living – Permanent

 Person Centred – Prepare person-centred support plans with clients which reflect their views and aspirations and respect their beliefs and opinions, reviewing and amending them as necessary and considering the client’s changing needs and wishes.

  • Respectful – Support clients to fulfil their aspirations, supporting them to live as independently as possible, in accordance with their skills and abilities. This may include accompanying them on social visits and events, supporting them with their interests and hobbies, promoting choice, arranging activities and outings, and developing their skills and knowledge.
  • Open – Communicate in an open and transparent way with clients and other team members, acting with integrity and doing what you say that you will do.
  • Understanding – Where required you may be asked to provide personal care to clients in a way that respects their choices and dignity. This can include assistance with washing and toileting.
  • Dedicated – Keep appropriate, accurate records, including daily notes, with full involvement of the client.
St. Anne’s wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
  • 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

Details

  • Employer
  • Role
    Support Worker
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Location
    Durham
  • Working Type
    Supported Living
  • Job Category
    Executive/Managerial
  • Pay
    £12.21 Per hour
  • Closing Date
    Friday 2 January 2026

Contact information

Disciplines:

  • Support people with physical disabilities
  • Support people with learning disabilities - autism
  • Support people with their mental wellbeing

Person Specification:

  • Willing to provide an appropriate level of care and support to clients, in accordance with their care plan including personal care.
  • Understanding of the importance of maintaining accurate written and numerical records
  • Ability to undertake a wide range of personal care and domestic duties (specific to each service)
  • Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role including but not limited to climbing stairs/using hoists/pushing wheelchairs/moving people/night work. *Adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act where these criteria cannot be met due to a disability
  • Understand or willing to learn how to use computer packages (such as Word, Outlook and the Internet) and to undertake relevant training and qualification in care if required.
  • Able to work cooperatively as a team member.
  • Able to liaise and communicate effectively with carers, families, inspectors and other external stakeholders
  • UK Driving license is desirable.

About - St Annes Community Services:

St. Anne’s Community Services is a charity that is committed to enabling people to live their best life.

Essential qualifications:

  • Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate

Desired qualifications:

  • Previous experience working in care (employment or carer at home)
  • Current driver licence

Application Form

Please contact erica.bulmer@st-annes.org.uk

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