Support Worker

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Job Reference staffscc/TP/78/4824

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent Part Time Contract Details: Permanent working hours between 7am - 10pm Salary: £28,153 - £31,015 plus additional 10.6% allowance for unsociable working hours (pro rota for Part-time) Working Hours: 24 Location: Newcastle Library, ST5 1BL Closing Date: 26/10/2026 Job Category: Social Care Directorate: Health and Care Business Unit: Learning Disability Provider Services

Job Introduction

Join Our Team as a Support Facilitator (Home Care) – Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Are you passionate about helping people live their best lives? Staffordshire County Council’s Provider Services team is looking for dedicated Support Facilitators to deliver person-centred reablement care in the community. You’ll be part of an innovative and empowering service that supports individuals to thrive in their own homes.

Our service runs 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and we need team members who can start early and work flexibly to meet the needs of those we support and staff availability from Monday through to Sunday. Applicants must live within 30 minutes of our base location ST5 1BL to ensure timely response and continuity of care.

This role requires travelling within the community, primarily Newcastle under Lyme Borough, and so a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

We have a part time position available with a range of shifts between 7am and 10pm, which is primarily weekends. There is a business need for the early shifts to start at 7am. Staff's availability must include Saturday and Sunday every week and We require our team to work flexibly, which means you may be required to work other days to complete training.

Our people are central to everything we do and so we’ll make sure you’re well supported and given the opportunity to develop and progress.

• We provide full paid training and ongoing development to enable you to pursue your career aspirations
• BLOCK pay, meaning you will be paid for the whole shift duration, including travel time
• For travel, we will reimburse you at £.45/mile, paid from Newcastle Library.
• These positions are predominantly based with the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme area but there is an expectation to travel across the North/East of Staffordshire to support other areas to suit business need.
• Supervision and support to enable you to provide excellent care

Please note: Due to recent changes in legislation (effective 22 July 2025), this role is not eligible for sponsorship.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require a pre-employment health assessment as part of the onboarding process.

Main Responsibilities

Working flexibly across various locations in North and East of Staffordshire, you will provide an excellent level of care to enable the people we support to have a comfortable and dignified life within their own homes.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide person-centred reablement care in people’s homes, respecting dignity and promoting independence.
• Support individuals with daily living tasks, personal care, and medication administration.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues to build positive relationships.
• Respond flexibly to changing needs and embrace digital tools to improve service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with health, safety, and safeguarding standards.
• Undertake manual handling tasks as required.
• Drive (using your own vehicle) to deliver care across the local area.
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