Support Worker
Location: Stockton-on-Tees, TS18
Full time, permanent, Days and Nights
Pay: £12.90 per hour
About Us
Oxbridge House is situated within walking distance of Stockton town centre with easy access to facilities within the local community. We strive to teach and learn the skills needed to ultimately be independent in our lives. A few of the activities are listed here:
- Pantomimes
- Flamingo land
- Cinema
- Zoo’s
- Holiday parks
- Ice skating
The property is a large, detached house with a large private garden. We aim to ensure that Oxbridge House which comprises of 10 en-suite bedrooms and 2 self-contained flats is extremely well maintained, decorated, and furnished to a high standard which meets all health and safety requirements and care home regulations.
We are looking for caring, committed and enthusiastic support workers to come and join our team of established support workers to provide high quality and bespoke services to each of our clients.
What we are looking for:
· Great communication and interpersonal skills
· Build and form excellent relationships with both colleagues and clients we support
· Flexible with shift patterns
· Reliable, friendly and caring to help service users
· Able to support in house activities and hobbies
· Attentive and inspire residents to achieve more
This role encompasses a range of tasks dependent on the client’s needs including:
· Monitoring, recording, and administering medication
· Light household chores
· Assistance with mobility and personal care
· Assistance with shopping
· Food preparation
· Providing companionship
Working as a Support Worker means no two days are the same as you will be supporting our residents with their day to day lives, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You may get involved in exciting activities outside of the home too.
No prior experience is needed, as we will give you all the tools you’ll need to excel in this role. All you need to bring is a hardworking, compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude.
Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm, or waking nights 8pm – 8am. working 4 on and 3 off / then 3 on and 4 off on a rolling rota. Rotas will be provided in advance to support a happy work life balance. You must have flexibility to work weekends
Benefits include:
· Competitive annual leave – increases with service length
· Flexible working to allow for work/life balance
· Pension scheme; auto-enrolment
· Employee Assistance Program – confidential mental health support available 24/7, counselling and 24/7 access to a GP
· Lifestyle savings; from supermarkets and high street shopping to utility bill savings and retailers in your local community
· Access to a discounted health cash plan
· Referral scheme
· Holiday purchasing scheme offering up to an extra week’s annual leave
· Plus much more…
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Apply now and we will be in touch with the next steps towards starting your rewarding new career. If you are successful, you will receive a £500 welcome bonus on the successful passing of probation.
REF: IND1
Pay: £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship? (We do not provide sponsorship for this role)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Stockton-on-Tees TS18 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
