Female Support Worker

We are looking for a warm, caring and motivated Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Middlesbrough, Cleveland.

Amersham Road is a Supported Living Service in Middlesbrough, Cleveland providing person centred support to service users who have a learning disability and mental health support needs, so that they can experience a wide range of opportunities to follow their passions and enjoy every day to the fullest!

As a Support Worker you will be providing person-centred care and support to our service users who reside in their own flat or bungalow to take part in all aspects of everyday life and to enjoy a wide range of activities. You will have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we support. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: cooking/baking, board games, movie nights, arts and crafts and many more! We are looking for someone with a great sense of humour and looking to join a friendly and energetic staff team of Support Workers.

Your role may include:

• Providing personal care, administering medication and help with other domestic tasks


• Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes


• Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest


• Full time (37.5 hours) or part time (minimum 15 hours per week) to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service to include daytimes, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep ins


We are looking for candidates from all walks of life. No previous care experience is needed, just a passion for providing person-centred care and support and working in a bright, friendly environment! Full training is provided by our Creative Support Training Academy, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

We offer all employees competitive pay and a pension contribution in addition to 28 days annual leave. As an employer that is committed to the professional development of our staff we also support our care staff to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate and pay for your enhanced DBS. Additional benefits include enhanced maternity leave, employee support programmes and an additional day of leave each year on or around your Birthday.