Job Description

Support Workers

Location:

Stockton-on-Tees, TS18

Full time, permanent,

Pay:

12.35 per hour

About Us

Oxbridge House is situated within walking distance of Stockton town centre with easy access to facilities within the local community. We strive to teach and learn the skills needed to ultimately be independent in our lives. A few of the activities are listed here:

Pantomimes

Flamingo land

Cinema

Zoo's

Holiday parks

Ice skating

The property is a large, detached house with a large private garden. We aim to ensure that Oxbridge House which comprises of 10 en-suite bedrooms and 2 self-contained flats is extremely well maintained, decorated, and furnished to a high standard which meets all health and safety requirements and care home regulations.

We are looking for caring, committed and enthusiastic support workers to come and join our team of established support workers to provide high quality and bespoke services to each of our clients.

What we are looking for:

Great communication and interpersonal skills

Build and form excellent relationships with both colleagues and clients we support

Flexible with shift patterns

Reliable, friendly and caring to help service users

Able to support in house activities and hobbies

Attentive and inspire residents to achieve more

This role encompasses a range of tasks dependent on the client's needs including:

Monitoring, recording, and administering medication

Light household chores

Assistance with mobility and personal care

Assistance with shopping

Food preparation

Providing companionship

Working as a Support Worker means no two days are the same as you will be supporting our residents with their day to day lives, encouraging them to live as independently as possible. You may get involved in exciting activities outside of the home too.

No prior experience is needed, as we will give you all the tools you'll need to excel in this role. All you need to bring is a hardworking, compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude.

Shift Patterns: 8am-8pm, or waking nights 8pm - 8am. working 4 on and 3 off / then 3 on and 4 off on a rolling rota. Rotas will be provided in advance to support a happy work life balance. You must have flexibility to work weekends

Benefits include:

Competitive annual leave - increases with service length

Flexible working to allow for work/life balance

Pension scheme; auto-enrolment

Employee Assistance Program - confidential mental health support available 24/7, counselling and 24/7 access to a GP

Lifestyle savings; from supermarkets and high street shopping to utility bill savings and retailers in your local community

Access to a discounted health cash plan

Referral scheme

Holiday purchasing scheme offering up to an extra week's annual leave

Plus much more...

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Apply now and we will be in touch with the next steps towards starting your rewarding new career. If you are successful, you will receive a 500 welcome bonus on the successful passing of probation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.35 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension
Application question(s):

What location are you based please? Do you require sponsorship? We do not offer sponsorship. We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices. Do you consider yourself to have a disability or long-term health condition under the Equality Act 2010, and would you like to tell us about any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process or if appointed?[Your response will be treated in confidence. If you prefer, you can contact us directly at careers@milewood.co.uk] "If yes, please outline any reasonable adjustments you feel would support you, alternatively please email careers@milewood.co.uk with the role you are applying for in the subject line.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road