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Based in Darlington, rolling rota and 12‑hour shifts let you plan childcare/school runs and enjoy longer blocks of days off — ideal for a 40‑year‑old with a car.
CQC‑rated ‘Good’ residential service — proven standards and a safer, more supportive workplace for staff and residents.
Clear training and career path, apprenticeship scheme plus regular coaching, appraisal and peer support — excellent for returners or progression.
Wide staff perks, healthcare, financial benefits, shopping, travel and leisure discounts, plus a Cycle to Work scheme to help household budgets.
Community‑focused care with strong local links, regular family parties and 25 hours of activities weekly — rewarding, sociable work.
Disability Confident employer with fair interview practices; note enhanced DBS is required and sponsorship is not currently offered.
Support people with learning disabilities, autism and complex behaviours at Hollyhurst, a CQC‑rated Good residential service with nursing in Darlington (DL3). This permanent Support Worker role is full time (42 hours per week) on a rolling rota with 12‑hour shifts (08:00–20:00 and 20:00–08:00) and alternate weekends. You’ll provide hands‑on physical and emotional support, assist with medical and welfare needs, safeguard residents and maintain a safe, clean environment, and contribute to person‑centred activity programmes (the service aims for 25 hours of activities weekly). Salary is £12.60–£12.85 per hour; successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS check. Cygnet cannot sponsor new candidates at present and may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly if interested.
This position suits caring, patient people who want a stable role with genuine development and work–life balance — particularly women carers seeking meaningful, predictable hours and supportive colleagues. Cygnet offers a strong apprenticeship pathway, regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision, peer support, flexible working with overtime opportunities, and a range of wellbeing perks from healthcare and financial benefits to shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus the Cycle to Work scheme. If you want to make a lasting difference in a well‑connected local service and grow your skills, find the advert on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this listing to submit your application.
This position suits caring, patient people who want a stable role with genuine development and work–life balance — particularly women carers seeking meaningful, predictable hours and supportive colleagues. Cygnet offers a strong apprenticeship pathway, regular coaching and appraisal, expert supervision, peer support, flexible working with overtime opportunities, and a range of wellbeing perks from healthcare and financial benefits to shopping, travel and leisure discounts plus the Cycle to Work scheme. If you want to make a lasting difference in a well‑connected local service and grow your skills, find the advert on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this listing to submit your application.
Based in Darlington, rolling rota and 12‑hour shifts let you plan childcare/school runs and enjoy longer blocks of days off — ideal for a 40‑year‑old with a car.
CQC‑rated ‘Good’ residential service — proven standards and a safer, more supportive workplace for staff and residents.
Clear training and career path, apprenticeship scheme plus regular coaching, appraisal and peer support — excellent for returners or progression.
Wide staff perks, healthcare, financial benefits, shopping, travel and leisure discounts, plus a Cycle to Work scheme to help household budgets.
Community‑focused care with strong local links, regular family parties and 25 hours of activities weekly — rewarding, sociable work.
Disability Confident employer with fair interview practices; note enhanced DBS is required and sponsorship is not currently offered.
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Based in Darlington: rolling rota and 12‑hour shifts let you plan childcare/school runs and enjoy longer blocks of days off — ideal for a 40‑year‑old with a car.; CQC‑rated ‘Good’ residential service — proven standards and a safer, more supportive workplace for staff and residents.; Clear training and career path: apprenticeship scheme plus regular coaching, appraisal and peer support — excellent for returners or progression.; Wide staff perks: healthcare, financial benefits, shopping, travel and leisure discounts, plus a Cycle to Work scheme to help household budgets.; Community‑focused care with strong local links, regular family parties and 25 hours of activities weekly — rewarding, sociable work.; Disability Confident employer with fair interview practices; note enhanced DBS is required and sponsorship is not currently offered.
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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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