Support Worker

Description

Support Worker Location: South Tyneside Type: Permanent, Full-Time Are you energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives? We are looking for motivated individuals to join our dedicated community support team in South Tyneside, helping service users on their journey to recovery and independence.

? The Opportunity & Your Role As a Community Support Worker, you will be on the front lines, providing vital practical and emotional support to individuals facing challenges related to mental health and substance misuse (including drugs and alcohol).

Key Responsibilities: Providing tailored one-on-one community-based support and floating support.

Assisting service users with daily living skills, accessing resources, and managing appointments.

Encouraging engagement in positive community activities and social inclusion.

Working collaboratively with external agencies and healthcare professionals.

Maintaining accurate records and contributing to the development of personalised support plans.

Compensation & Benefits We believe in rewarding our staff for their essential contributions:

FeatureDetailsSalary / Pay RateGBP12.60 per hourContract TypePermanentHours37 hours per week (Primarily daytime shifts)Training & DevelopmentBespoke, high-quality training provided to ensure you are fully equipped for the role.Unique IncentivesFinancial and practical support, including assistance with driving lessons to enhance your career development and community mobility! ? About You We are looking for individuals who embody the spirit of positive change and teamwork:

Enthusiasm and Energy: A proactive and positive approach is essential to motivate and inspire service users.

Empathy and Resilience: The ability to handle challenging situations with compassion and maintain professional boundaries.

Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and rapport with service users and colleagues.

Team Player: Ready to contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Experience in a similar support role is desirable, but passion and the right attitude are most important-we will provide the training!

Ready to Start? This is a permanent role with a planned December start date. Don't miss this chance to begin a rewarding career path!

If this exciting opportunity resonates with you, please reply back with your CV as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Ad ID: 5417483436