Support Worker in County Durham inCounty Durham PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£26,994 to £29,498 per year, pro rata
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £26,994 to £29,498 per year, pro rata Hours: Part time Closing date: 23 November 2025 Location: County Durham, North East England Remote working: On-site only Company: Inspire North Job type: Permanent Job reference: INS1152492 Apply for this job Summary Join Our Team as a Support Worker! Do you enjoy empowering others, making a real difference, and helping people build positive futures? We’re seeking a dedicated and professional Support Worker to join our team. You’ll provide person-centred support to adults (18+) with complex needs, including homelessness, isolation, mental health challenges, substance use, and offending histories. In this role, you’ll work collaboratively with clients to develop tailored support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and positive life changes, ultimately helping individuals move forward into stable and independent living. Who we’re looking for: • Someone who is passionate about supporting people to make lasting positive changes in their lives. • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries. • A proactive team player who’s comfortable working independently and managing a caseload. • Demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for working with our service user group Why Join Us? We understand that when people feel supported and valued, they can achieve great things – and we want you to be part of that. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of our team: • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life in a way that suits you. • Hybrid working (where applicable) – enjoy the best of both worlds! • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service – because your time off matters. • A wealth of learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training to support your growth. • Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme 24/7,including access to counselling and GP services – your wellbeing is a priority. • Employer contributory pension scheme to help secure your future. • Great maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to support you and your family. • Exclusive care workers discounts to make life a little easier. • Access to a range of Employee Networks including People of Colour, LGBT+, Mental Health and Accessibility – we embrace and celebrate diversity. • A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives to keep you feeling your best. • Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay active and reduce your carbon footprint. • Access to a Corporate Health Plan to support your physical and mental health. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment where everyone can thrive by being their true self. Join us in driving this important agenda forward and help shape a workplace where all voices are valued! If you’re ready to use your skills to help others succeed, we’d love to hear from you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Jill Thorpe, Service Manager on or by telephone on . Recruitment is ongoing, and we’re reviewing applications as they come in. To give yourself the best chance, we recommend applying as early as possible. Please note that we may close the advert at any time if we find the right candidate or receive a high volume of strong applications. Good Luck! Interviews will take place on December 2025. *Working hours/days to be discussed at interview based on the availability of the candidate. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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