An excellent opportunity for a Support Worker to join our client’s friendly and dedicated team, working flexibly in a Supported Living setting.

Every Moment Matters

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full and part time available (Full time 40 hours per week)

Location: Covering Gateshead and Sunderland areas

Salary: £17,638 per annum (pro-rata for part time), 8.48 per hour if you want to work on our Bank as casual

Benefits: Full induction process, outstanding training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, free DBS screening, flexible working, £400 refer a friend scheme, Cycle2work Scheme, access to GP online, Employee Assistance Helpline, discounts at many retailers.

Our client is a value based organisation, committed to putting the people they support in control of their lives. They focus on enablement and maximising independence to work with people who use their support be co-producers of their own goals and outcomes.

Every day is different, you never know what the day will bring! That’s what makes it so exciting. Our client support people out in their homes and within a supported living setting. By believing in someone you can help people reach their own potential as well as supporting with the everyday tasks such as finances, housekeeping, attending appointments, shopping, and participating in various activities of choice.

You will be joining a young, forward thinking organisation; inspired by innovation, open and collaborative in its approach to focused outcomes and best practice. They look to promote social inclusion; opening doors to opportunities and experiences that enhance lives and create new and unique adventures.

You will be provided with all the training needed so long as you can demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to our client’s ethos:

Potential
Responsibility
Integrity
Diversity
Empathy

For the Support Worker role, good written skills are required to ensure that records are accurately maintained.

You will have a clear development plan, which includes a detailed training plan for all elements of the role, personal development plan, induction process, and ongoing supervision and appraisals.

Additionally, support and guidance is provided for all Support Workers to achieve their Care Certificate.

Whilst experience is not essential as full training will be provided we very much welcome previous experience working as Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurses, Social Care Worker, Care Assistant, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker.