Support Worker

Company: WMJobs
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Location: Newcastle under Lyme
Job Description:

Support Facilitator (Home Care)

Staffordshire County Council Provider Services team is looking for dedicated Support Facilitators to deliver person‑centred reablement care in the community.

Shift times are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM; part‑time positions with flexible shifts, including weekends. Early shifts start at 7 AM.

Applicants must live within 30 minutes of our base ST5 1BL and have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel within the community.

Main Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Respond flexibly to changing needs and use digital tools to improve service delivery.
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with health, safety and safeguarding standards.
  • Undertake manual handling tasks as required.
  • Drive across the local area using your vehicle.
  • Complete interventions using assistive technology.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Experience in social care (NVQ2 or equivalent).
  • Full UK driving licence and reliable vehicle.
  • Living within 30 minutes of the base location.
  • Physical ability to provide personal care & manual handling.
  • Strong communication skills and positive outlook.
  • Willingness to work flexibly across days, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Full employment history from leaving secondary school (CQC requirement).

Additional Information

  • Full paid training and ongoing development.
  • Full shift pay, including travel time.
  • Travel reimbursement at £0.45/mile, paid from Newcastle Library.
  • Enhanced DBS check and pre‑employment health assessment required.
  • This role is not eligible for sponsorship (effective 22 July 2025).

EEO Statement

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and a Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

For further information about this role please contact Sarah‑Jane at sarah-jane.harrison@staffordshire.gov.uk.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026