Join Our Team at Percy House: Part-Time Support Worker (Flexible Hours)
We are looking to recruit two new members to join our dedicated staff team on a part-time basis, with flexible working hours available to suit your lifestyle.
About Us
Percy House is a family-run organisation that has been providing high-quality support services since 1976. We specialise in supporting adults with enduring mental health needs, autism, and mild to moderate learning disabilities.
Our focus is on delivering person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing, and social inclusion. We provide tailored support packages to meet individual needs, and our passionate team works with empathy, respect, and professionalism to ensure every person we support feels safe, valued, and empowered.
The Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality care and support to residents and outreach clients, helping them to live fulfilling and independent lives while ensuring their individual needs are met.
Key Responsibilities – Residential Services
- Deliver person-centred care and support in line with individual care plans.
- Support residents with activities of daily living, including personal care where required.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with residents.
- Encourage participation in social, recreational, and leisure activities.
- Promote independence and support residents to achieve their full potential.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment both inside and outside the home.
- Assist with the assessment, implementation, and review of care plans and risk assessments.
- Support and monitor medication administration in accordance with care plans and relevant guidelines.
- Attend and actively participate in training sessions, supervision, and staff meetings.
- Follow all Percy House policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines.
Key Responsibilities – Outreach Services
- Support clients to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment.
- Develop positive and respectful working relationships with clients.
- Encourage engagement in community, social, and leisure activities.
- Promote independence and support clients in achieving personal goals.
- Assist with the assessment, implementation, and review of care plans and risk assessments.
- Support and monitor medication in accordance with care plans and relevant guidelines.
- Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Comply with all Percy House policies and procedures.
What We're Looking For
- A caring, compassionate, and reliable individual.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable adults.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and willingness to participate in training and development.
- Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Flexible part-time working hours.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.
Please note: This job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be required to meet the needs of the service.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Physical Setting:
Shift:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blyth NE24 2DS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
