Female Support Worker

Thera North has an exciting opportunity available for a Female Support Worker to join our team based in Darlington, Durham?????. You will join us on a permanent basis with full-time or part-time hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour. 

Additional Information: Full UK manual driving licence is essential, Experience required due to the complexity of the person supported

We are looking for a kind, confident and experienced Female Support Worker to join a small, dedicated support team for a lady living in Darlington.

This is a lovely opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference and build a meaningful working relationship with the person they support. The role would suit someone who is calm, reliable, patient and confident when providing person-centred support.

The lady requires staff who can provide consistent, skilled and compassionate support. Due to the complexity of her needs, previous experience in a Support Worker or care role is essential. She enjoys arts and crafts, being creative and having lots of friendly chats, so we would love to hear from someone who can bring warmth, patience, creativity and positive energy to her day.

About the role

The successful candidate will be supporting with:

• Person-centred daily living support
• Positive Behaviour Support approaches
• Moving and handling
• Community access and meaningful activities
• Supporting independence, dignity and choice
• Driving the person’s mobility vehicle

Shift pattern

Shifts may include:

• Long day shifts, such as 08:00–22:00
• Overnight sleep-in shifts are included within this role
• Evenings and weekends as part of a rota

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with complex needs
• Is confident with Positive Behaviour Support
• Has moving and handling experience
• Holds a full UK manual driving licence
• Is reliable, caring and able to work as part of a consistent team
• Can build trust and provide calm, respectful support
• Is committed to providing high-quality care and support

If you have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives, consider a career with Thera Group.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.

Thera follows government guidance around vaccines and believe they are an effective way to support everyone’s safety. We would encourage you to take part in any vaccination programme recommended if you are working in Social Care.

We are an equal opportunities employer. *Female/Male only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act