Description
Position Duration
Permanent
Role Type
Support/Care Worker
County
County Durham
Company
Lifeways Group
Salary / rate of pay
11.44
Post Code
SR8
Town or City
Peterlee
Ref No
9005
Permanent - Full-Time / Part Time / Sessional
£11.44 Per Hour Plus Excellent Benefits
Lifeways Complex Care and Autism Division are currently looking to recruit permanent members of staff for Unity House in Peterlee, County Durham.
Unity House is a 21 bedded residential home which provides accommodation for adults aged 18 and over.
Individuals who reside at the home have a diagnosis of intellectual disability and may also have co-existing conditions including mental health and/or physical impairments.
The service provides support to adults who can present with behavioural distress which require passionate, empathetic and understanding support workers.
The overarching aim of the service is to ensure people we support receive the highest quality of life which can be attained.
Candidate Profile
We are currently looking for staff with drive and have a passion for supporting adults with all aspects of everyday life, which can include personal care tasks. There is an emphasis on developing and promoting independence.
The role requires a staff member who can approach support with this value at the forefront at all times.
Experience is not essential as full induction and onsite training will be provided. We look for staff who understand the importance of team work and can use their initiative to solve problems which may arise.
Unity House use a person centred approach which matches the support staff skills with people we support to ensure the best quality of support can be offered.