Male Support Worker

Male Support Worker Bishop Auckland AreaPart-Time | Monday to Friday | 10:00am 2:00pmMusic Lovers and Musicians Encouraged to ApplyWe are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, and compassionate Male Support Worker to support a gentleman living with a non-traumatic acquired brain injury in the Bishop Auckland (DL13) area.This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 due to a genuine occupational requirement for a male support worker.This is a unique opportunity for someone with a passion for music and creativity . Our client has a strong interest in music and enjoys playing instruments, making music, and attending live performances. We are looking for a support worker who shares this enthusiasm and would enjoy building a meaningful connection through music. You'll be supporting a client to continue enjoying one of his greatest passions, creating meaningful experiences together both at home and in the community.Whether you play an instrument, enjoy jamming sessions, have experience performing, or simply have a genuine love of music, this could be an incredibly rewarding role.About the Role:You will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and engagement in activities that matter most to our client. Music is a key part of his life, and you will play an important role in helping him continue to enjoy and participate in musical activities.Key Responsibilities:Supporting with daily living activities and routinesEncouraging independence and community participationMaking music together and supporting musical interestsPlaying instruments and engaging in creative music sessionsAttending music gigs, events, and community activitiesProviding companionship and emotional supportMaintaining accurate daily records and documentationWhat We're Looking For:A caring, patient, and empathetic individualA genuine passion for music and playing instrumentsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPrevious support work or care experience is desirableAbility to work independently and use initiativeA driver with access to a vehicle and appropriate business insurance (preferred)Eligibility to live and work in the UK (sponsorship is not available)Why Apply?If you're enthusiastic about music, enjoy building positive relationships, and want a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from youPay rate: To be confirmedHow We Will Support You:We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than great rates of pay, holiday pay, flexible working hours and pension. Other benefits include:Free care certificateComprehensive in-house training to develop your knowledge and skills and support you in your role with us and any future career/educational pursuits.Referral bonus of £200 per support worker/HCA/care assistant and £300 per RMN/RNLD if you refer a colleague.Eligibility to apply for the Blue Light scheme.We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond with staff awards.No uniform required.All successful candidates will require an enhanced DBS check, if not already registered on the update service. You will also be required to supply two satisfactory references.TPBN1_UKTJ