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Support Worker
Ponteland, Northumberland
£15.00 per hour
30 hours per week

A caring, reliable and patient Support Worker is required to support a 15-year-old girl who has cerebral palsy and is a wheelchair user.  This is a rewarding role supporting her daily routine, independence and overall wellbeing.

Your responsibilities as a Support Worker:
  • Helping with personal care
  • Supporting mobility and transfers
  • Helping with daily activities and routines
  • Offering companionship and encouragement
  • Accompanying her to appointments, school, and outings (driver preferred)
  • Working in a small team and alongside parents
  • Attending hospital appointments alongside parents or other support staff
  • Some light household cleaning
  • Laundry
What we’re looking for in a Support Worker:
  • Confidence driving a wheelchair accessible vehicle
  • Previous experience in a care setting is desired, but not essential as full training is provided
  • Kind, patient and trustworthy
  • Confident working with young people
  • Willing to learn and follow care plans
  • Reliable with good communication skills
  • Happy to work as part of a family-centred support team
  • Able to be fun and creative
To apply for this role as Support Worker, please click the Apply Now button above.
Applications end on 19.12.25

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