Support Worker

Job Overview

We put care into CAREer!

Our team at Brookstreet Social Care are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support worker to join our team in providing high-quality care and support across a variety of our services in the Northeast, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment.

** Salary dependant on location of service **

We have many different services ranging from supporting Adults and children from many different backgrounds and walks of life.

• Homelessness
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Education
• Learning difficulties
• Autism

We have locations and different services across the Northeast.

List below -

• Newcastle
• Gateshead
• Sunderland
• Durham
• Consett
• Middlesbrough
• Hartlepool

Responsibilities

• Care and Support:
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support, ensuring physical, emotional, and social needs are met.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and leisure activities.

• Safeguarding and Safety:
• Adhere to all safeguarding policies and procedures to protect the welfare of all service users.

• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including care plans, incident reports, and daily logs. Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and external agencies to ensure coordinated and consistent care.

• Professional Development:
• Engage in continuous professional development, attending relevant training and keeping up to date with best practices in childcare and support.
• Brookstreet Social Care are also able to provide specialised on-going training with our internal training specialist team.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• DBS on the update service for Adults and or Children
• Experience working with service users in a residential or respite care setting.
• Understanding the needs of service users with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Driving licence

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. All candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.