Support Worker - Oak Road
£15,820 - £16,325 per year
Support Worker
Oak Road Residential Care Home, Stockton-on-Tees
Permanent, 22.5 hours per week
Pro rata actual salary: £15,820 - £16,325
Make a lasting difference in someone's life every day.
At Oak Road, you'll support six adults with learning disabilities to live independently, achieve their goals and enjoy the things that matter most to them. As part of our friendly and supportive team, you'll help create a home where people can thrive, build confidence and live fulfilling lives.
Why our team enjoys working at Oak Road:
What we offer
What will you be doing?
No two days are the same. You'll support people to:
You'll play a vital role in creating a safe, positive and stimulating environment where people can thrive.
What are we looking for?
We're interested in people who are:
We welcome applications from people with transferable skills gained in care, health or community-based roles who are passionate about supporting others and promoting independence.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
A role that matters
This isn't just another support worker job.
Every day you'll help people build confidence, develop independence, access their community, and live the life they choose. The relationships you'll build and the support you provide will have a lasting impact on the people who call Oak Road home.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day while being part of a welcoming and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Upload your CV today!
Want to find out more?
We'd love to tell you about life at Oak Road and answer any questions you may have.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Diane Hammond, Manager
01642 528611
Not sure if you meet every requirement? We'd still love to hear from you. If you're caring, committed and passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives, we encourage you to apply or get in touch for an informal chat about the role.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
Oak Road Residential Care Home, Stockton-on-Tees
Permanent, 22.5 hours per week
Pro rata actual salary: £15,820 - £16,325
Make a lasting difference in someone's life every day.
At Oak Road, you'll support six adults with learning disabilities to live independently, achieve their goals and enjoy the things that matter most to them. As part of our friendly and supportive team, you'll help create a home where people can thrive, build confidence and live fulfilling lives.
Why our team enjoys working at Oak Road:
- Small, homely service supporting just six adults
- Consistent rota patterns
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- CQC rated GOOD in all areas
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same
What we offer
- Excellent Pension Scheme - one of the most generous pension schemes available, with the Council contributing significantly more than the minimum required under standard workplace pension arrangements.
- Generous annual leave entitlement - plus the option to purchase additional leave.
- Access to a wide range of employee benefits - including discounts, wellbeing support, physiotherapy services and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Training and development opportunities - to help you grow your skills and progress your career.
What will you be doing?
No two days are the same. You'll support people to:
- Live as independently as possible
- Develop confidence and life skills
- Take part in hobbies, social activities and community events
- Maintain relationships with family and friends
- Manage daily routines and personal care
- Attend appointments and manage their health and wellbeing
- Make choices about how they want to live their lives
You'll play a vital role in creating a safe, positive and stimulating environment where people can thrive.
What are we looking for?
We're interested in people who are:
- Kind, patient and compassionate
- Reliable and committed
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Great communicators
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities
We welcome applications from people with transferable skills gained in care, health or community-based roles who are passionate about supporting others and promoting independence.
We're Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience working in a care or support setting and/or holds a Level 2 qualification in Adult Social Care (or equivalent). If you do not already hold this qualification, you will be willing to work towards it, with support provided.
- Holds a Level 2 Safe Handling of Medication qualification, or is willing to work towards this and undertake the training required for the role.
- Has experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables people to live fulfilling and independent lives.
- Values dignity, respect, choice and inclusion, and is passionate about making a positive difference every day.
- Can build positive relationships with the people they support, their families, colleagues and partner agencies.
A role that matters
This isn't just another support worker job.
Every day you'll help people build confidence, develop independence, access their community, and live the life they choose. The relationships you'll build and the support you provide will have a lasting impact on the people who call Oak Road home.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day while being part of a welcoming and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. Upload your CV today!
Want to find out more?
We'd love to tell you about life at Oak Road and answer any questions you may have.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact:
Diane Hammond, Manager
01642 528611
Not sure if you meet every requirement? We'd still love to hear from you. If you're caring, committed and passionate about helping people live fulfilling, independent lives, we encourage you to apply or get in touch for an informal chat about the role.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK.
Important Applicant Guidance
Accuracy and Use of AI Tools: You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.
Application Updates and Communication: All updates regarding your application, including interview invitations, will be sent from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ to the email linked to your North East Jobs account, and will also appear in the ‘My Messages’ section of your account.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions): This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Applicants are therefore required to disclose all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings, including those which would normally be considered spent, subject to the filtering rules applicable under current legislation.
Right to Work: All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK in accordance with Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.
Council Principles: The Council’s recruitment principles require fairness, transparency, and a commitment to attracting and developing local talent.
Limitations: Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, the Council will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes cases where an existing employee’s visa is due to expire and sponsorship is not granted.
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Salary range
- £15,820 - £16,325 per year