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A local government council in the Tees Valley is looking for a Support Worker to provide assistance to individuals with diverse needs.

Thera North has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Worker to join our team based in Darlington. You will join us on a permanent basis with part-time & relief hours available. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour. Additional Information: Experience desirable with complex needs Supported living and Community Support Shifts may vary and there are long shifts available Evenings and weekends is essential Are you seeking a new career in Social Care, with a regular monthly salary and job security? Maybe you have worked in Social Care before and are looking for a new challenge or perhaps you have always wanted to make a positive difference in people lives? We are extremely proud of the work we do, the people that work with us and the training we offer. The Support Worker role: Thera North are seeking enthusiastic support workers to join our inclusive team supporting adults with a learning disability. You will help create innovative ways to support individuals achieve their own personal goals, aims and ambitions. The support you provide will change with everyone you work with because everyone is different. Supporting people in their daily lives is varied and could include helping someone develop new skills, providing personal and emotional support, helping people plan and manage their own home, support with leisure, employment, individual interests, and travel. This can be a fun and rewarding but also at times challenging and demanding role. You maybe be supporting people in their own home or out and about in their community. Thera is unique we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose. Who are we looking for? No previous experience or qualifications required as full training will be provided, however, unless specified otherwise You must be comfortable with lone working & supporting individuals with Mental Health Needs Compassionate, Caring and Confident Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-starter, with a high level of motivation Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident, articulate, and professional Keenness to learn in a fast-paced environment and creatively solve problems Desire to embrace our values and vision and have fun! What are the Benefits? Annualised Hours - guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities Flexible working hours for work life balance Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks) 28 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata) Employee support line to support you and your family Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career Contributory Pension Scheme Free DBS check Refer a friend and earn up to £300 Cycle to Work Scheme Well-being initiatives Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work Access to Early Pay (T&C's apply, excludes relief workers) If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with Thera Group as a Support Worker. We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate

Female Support Worker – DarlingtonPart-Time (32 hours per week)£13.78 per Hour Full Manual UK/EU Driving License Essential At Dimensions, you can bring your whole self to work – and be celebrated for it. You’ll support autistic people and adults withlearning disabilities to live more independently, building confidence and joy in everyday life. We’ll support you too, with a workplace that values wellbeing, listens to every voice, and offers real opportunities to grow through Aspire and Dimensions Academy. Recognised as a Great Place to Work for seven years running, this is more than a job – it’s a place where you can truly be you. Dimensions is looking for a Female Support Worker to join our friendly team in Darlington, supporting a lady and a gentleman to live active, fulfilling and independent lives. If you’re someone who shares our values and loves bringing positivity into people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for a part-time position (32 hours per week). Shifts will include a mixture of: 15:00–21:0015:00–18:0009:00–23:00 + sleep-in followed by 07:00 - 09:00 We are looking for someone who is confident around PBS principles and familiar with the use of PRN support strategies, including knowing when and how to apply them appropriately and safely. Full training will be provided, including refreshers on PBS, PRN protocols, behaviours of distress and self-injury, but prior experience is preferred. The people we support are in their 50s and 60s. They have learning disabilities, and one person has Down’s Syndrome. They live full, happy lives and are looking for a Support Worker who can help them enjoy the things they love, such as: Attending a day centre Swimming Visiting a favourite social club Listening to music Spending time with family and friends Trips out for coffee and cake Enjoying relaxing downtime at home One of the people we support is very lively, loud and sociable. She loves being the centre of attention and responds best to upbeat, positive staff. Clear communication and distraction techniques are already in place to support her. She would also like you to know that she uses a wheelchair for mobility. What Will I Be Doing As a Support Worker, you will empower both individuals to live the life they choose. Your role will include: Supporting with personal care Helping with shopping, finances and household tasks Assisting with cooking and meal preparation Encouraging independence and building confidence Providing safe and supportive transport to activities Both people we support have their own vehicles, so a full UK/EU manual driving licence is essential. Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who is: Kind, patient and values-driven Positive and confident, especially around lively personalities Able to communicate clearly and calmly Reliable, compassionate and person-centred Happy to work as part of a supportive team Full training will be provided – if you share our values and want to make a difference, we’ll support you to build the skills you need. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual. Rewards that make a difference A competitive payrate with uplift for overtime you chose to work Flexible shift patterns to suit your needs 30 days paid Annual Leave (including public holidays – pro rata) Opportunities for career progression Supported ‘Learn to Drive’ scheme (up to 30 driving lessons, 1 theory/practical test - allpaid for by us) We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. High Street Discounts – Retail and Entertainment (supermarkets, hospitality, pubs, cinema etc.) Life Assurance and Company Pension Industry leading training Enhanced DBS paid for by us Other important information: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on (phone number removed). We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications