1 Part time, Social Services / Housing jobs in Bolton, Northumberland

You will play a key role in promoting the wellbeing, confidence and independence of our service users. This includes:

• Supporting daily activities based on individual needs and interests.
• Helping service users make the most of their local community.
• Providing personal care and administering medication (training provided).
• Supporting and delivering a fun, varied activity programme alongside the team.
• Acting as a keyworker, maintaining clear and professional records.
• Assisting with transport duties (driver or passenger assistant, as needed).
About the Pottergate Centre: At the Pottergate Centre, care is more than a job - it's a community. Alongside personal care and medication, you'll support a wide range of activities including:
• Sports sessions (kurling, cricket, pickleball) at the local sports centre, working alongside Smile Through Sports.
• Rhythmstix drumming group, sensory sessions, FitSticks, gardening, arts and crafts, pamper sessions, creative design, music and more.
• Social events like discos, bingo, BBQs, and our exciting Christmas programme.
• Cooking and baking for our social enterprise, Pottergate Pantry.
We're big on creativity and co-production. Each year, our service users help shape the direction of our service. Your own ideas and interests are welcomed - whether you love music, crafts, sport or something completely different, we'd love to hear how you could bring your energy to our centre.


• A good standard of education with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• A positive, flexible attitude and genuine passion for supporting others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and build strong, respectful relationships.
• Willingness to complete relevant training and uphold care standards.
• A full driving licence is desirable, but not essential.
"Being a Care Worker means forming real bonds and creating joyful, meaningful experiences. Everyone brings something different - and together, we create something special." - Current Care Worker

· 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 · Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands · Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours · A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available · Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality Further information: For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.