Full job descriptionHome Safe Support workerJob InformationAre you ready to do meaningful work that changes lives across Northumberland? We’d love you to be part of our Home Safe Support team.
We are looking for a Home Safe Support Worker to work within the Short-Term Support Service.
This post is permanent - part time 30 hours, £14.82 - £16.07 p/h
The successful candidate will be part of a team providing short-term limited interventions to promote people’s independence. The role typically involves visiting people in their own homes and supporting them to regain their ability to carry out a range of day-to-day tasks.
About us: The Home safe support team involves short term reablement care and equipment provision in service users own home to regain independence. You will work with individuals to set their personal goals and help them to achieve them
We have a team of six Support Workers providing services seven days a week, 365 days a year. Their role is to work with individuals to help them regain their previous level of independence at home following a hospital stay or short-term discharge placement. They also support individuals who are unwell to help prevent hospital admission. This support may include assistance with personal care, help with medication, and assessing the need for low-level equipment.
Our service is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
We are looking for a forward-thinking dynamic person whom on a day-to-day basis will;
*Ensure that confidentiality is maintained, each service user is treated with dignity and respect
*Risk assessments - Develop and follow
*Care plan - plan, implement and review, promote independence
*Signposting onto other professionals or services
*Medication - Follow guidelines, policy and procedures, audits etc. Documentation - Accurate and timely
*Compliance with relevant legislation
*Manage a caseload of service users
*Competencies - Therapy equipment
*Training - relevant to the support worker post
*Complete initial visits and home assessments
*Interact and engage with colleagues.
The working pattern is Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm over a rolling rota (consisting of 2 shifts per day so either working an early or late).
Informal Enquiries to: Rebecca Mullarkey on
Requirements:
· Due to the nature of this role, it is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid UK driving licence and access to a car they can use for work purposes
· The ability to talk easily with our service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English
· NVQ 3/equivalent or willingness to work towards an equivalent qualification.
· Good general IT skills
If this post appeals to you and you have caring qualities and would like a job that makes a difference, within a team known for its outstanding service we would love to hear from you!
Please note, we are unable to provide via sponsorship for this position.
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Home Safe Support worker*Salary £ (part time salary quoted)
*Frequency Monthly
*Job Reference ncc/TP/80/3189/NP
*Contract Type Permanent
*Closing Date 10 August, 2026
*Job Category Social Care - Adult Service
*Directorate Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing
*Location Dene Park House Hexham- community based, United Kingdom
*Posted on 27 July, 2026
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