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Home Safe Support worker

Northumberland County Council

Northampton

Salary

£15.00 to £16.00 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

8 September 2026

8 days left

Job description

Home Safe Support workerJob Information Are 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 respectRisk assessments - Develop and followCare plan - plan, implement and review, promote independenceSignposting onto other professionals or servicesMedication - Follow guidelines, policy and procedures, audits etc. Documentation - Accurate and timelyCompliance with relevant legislationManage a caseload of service usersCompetencies - Therapy equipmentTraining - relevant to the support worker postComplete initial visits and home assessmentsInteract 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. Further informationFor guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email or ring with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.

This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Alternative application format:British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.netFor those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Attached documents

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First seen

11 August 2026

Last checked

31 August 2026

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Northumberland County Council

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