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Support Worker – Extra Care – Permanent

The post requires the successful candidate to be able to arrive at the scheme by 7am for some shifts and be able to work a rota of shifts over a 7 day period. There will be a variety of shifts covering days, evenings, nights and weekends.

We encourage you to contact Helen Reeve via email – helen.reeve@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

Please also take a look at our website to find out more about working in Adult Care.

Details

  • Employer
  • Role
    Support Worker
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Location
    Barnard Castle
  • Working Type
    Extra Care
  • Job Category
    Executive/Managerial
  • Pay
    £13,213.50 Salary
  • Closing Date
    Wednesday 4 November 2026

Contact information

Disciplines:

  • Support people at home
  • Support older people
  • Support people with physical disabilities
  • Support people with their mental wellbeing

Person Specification:

pplicants should have good communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate a practical and common-sense approach, and be able to work on their own initiative following the completion of a comprehensive induction programme. You will also have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with both service users and colleagues. Previous experience is not essential; however, applicants must be willing to undertake personal care duties as part of the role.

About - Extra Care (CDCS) Charles Dickens Lodge:

County Durham Care and Support (CDC&S) is Durham County Council’s in-house social care provider.

Essential qualifications:

Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 2 in Care, or a willingness to achieve this qualification within an agreed timescale if successful.
You will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

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