Support Worker

Company: THE OAKLEA TRUST
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Location: Preston
Job Description:

Location: Murton, County Durham (SR7)

Salary: Up to £25,877.80 per annum, based on 37 hours per week, plus excellent benefits including £500 onboarding payment.

Contract: Full and Part Time vacancies available. Working hours will include days, nights, sleep shifts and weekends. Support session examples: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm / 8:00 am – 3:00 pm / 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm / 10:00 pm – 8:00 am.

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with long service.
  • £500 cash incentive for joining Oaklea (paid on completion of 6 months probationary period)
  • Government pension scheme
  • DBS funded by Oaklea
  • Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea.
  • Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

Support Worker – About The Role & Responsibilities

In this role you will support customers with a wide variety of needs and aspirations. You will work closely with a small team, encouraging independence and providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. Working shifts will include days, nights, sleep shifts and weekends.

What We Need From You – Requirements

You do not need prior experience, but you must share our values, have a positive attitude and a desire to improve the lives of people with a learning disability. You must be confident in communicating with individuals who may have communication challenges. We will support you with progression opportunities throughout your career with us.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026