Outreach Support Worker

Job Title: Support Worker

Location: County Durham
Hours: 16 - 24 Hours Per week

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Support Workers to work with young people with additional needs in the Durham area. The role involves providing support and helping the young people access activities, build confidence, and enjoy time in the community in a safe and positive way.

You will be working alongside another member of staff, supporting the young person together while out in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing friendly, patient, and supportive care
• Working alongside another support worker during community outings
• Supporting the young person to access social, recreational, and community-based activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement
• Ensuring the young person’s safety and wellbeing at all times
• Following guidance from parents/carers and any agreed support plans
• For drivers: assisting with or providing transport to community activities (if required)

About You

• Kind, patient, and understanding with a genuine interest in supporting young people
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work well as part of a small team
• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs is desirable but not essential
• UK Driving Licence (essential)
• Drivers must hold a full UK driving licence and business insurance

Additional Information

• Full training and ongoing support will be provided
• A DBS check will be required (or willingness to undertake one)
• This role would suit someone looking for part-time, weekend work, including students, carers, or experienced support workers

Please note we do not offer Sponsorship

Pay: £14.85-£15.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence with Business Insurance (preferred)

Work Location: In person