Support Worker - Tynedale House
Northumberland County CouncilTynedale House, Blyth, United Kingdom, North East
Overview
This is a local council role (permanent, part time) with Northumberland County Council based in Tynedale House, Blyth, United Kingdom. The advertised salary is £14,189.85 - 15,124.77. Applications close on 17 September 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Join the Outstanding team at Tynedale House!
We're not just a residential home - we're a vibrant, welcoming community supporting amazing individuals with learning disabilities to live full, meaningful lives. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, Tynedale House offers both residential and respite care, and we're looking to recruit a supportive, enthusiastic Care Worker to join our team!
What's the role about?
As a Care Worker, you'll be a key part of the support system that helps our residents live with independence, dignity, and joy. From assisting with daily routines to providing emotional support, your presence will be both comforting and empowering.
- Follow care plans and risk assessments tailored to each individual
- Work alongside professionals who share your passion for person-centred care
- Help maintain a safe, supportive, and clean environment
- Bring energy, compassion, and a positive attitude to every shift
We're all about the right attitude - if you're caring, reliable, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you! Experience in care is great, but not essential - full training (including medication administration) will be provided.
The role will be a great fit for you if:
- You build trust and rapport quickly
- You communicate clearly and kindly
- You respect privacy, choice, dignity and independence
- You are a team player with a passionate and driven personality
Part-time, Permanent role - 19.25 hours per week
£13.69 - £14.59 per hour (NCC Band 4: £26,403 - £28,142 FTE (pro rata for part time employees £18,731 - £19,965)
Please note, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
2 week rota consisting of the following shift pattern:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
All late shifts run 3:45pm - 21:45pm
1/2 hour break every shift
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day your work makes a difference, then we'd love to welcome you to the Tynedale family. Apply now and start a new chapter in your career!
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff - providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support & staff development including Armed Forces, ASD, Carers, Enable Disability, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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For 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 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.
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
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.
How this role compares
We hold 351 council vacancies in North East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £32,578. This role pays less than about 98% of them.
There are 4,906 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 483 of them in North East.
You have 8 days left to apply. Council adverts we hold typically run for around 24 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Northumberland County Council has 38 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
These figures are calculated from the vacancies GovJobs currently holds, not from official pay statistics. They are a guide to the market, not a valuation of this post.
How to apply
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