Every day is different, you never know what the day will bring! That’s what makes it so exciting. Our client supports people in their homes and within a supported living setting.

They are 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.

Position: Support Worker
Location: Gateshead
Job type: Full Time, Permanent (guaranteed hours)
Hours: Full time & part time hours available
Salary: £8.48 p/h + enhancements as well as a Recognition scheme
Benefits: Full induction process, outstanding training opportunities, development and career progression, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, free DBS screening, flexible working

About the Role

You will be supporting a variety of people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health or autism. The Support Worker role is one of empowerment, you have the ability to make the people you support feel safe, confident, competent and more importantly able and independent. 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.

Our client is 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.

The role also offers flexibility and rewards, as well as innovative ways of working to fit your lifestyle.

About You

You will be a dedicated and empathic person, experience is not essential as a clear development plan is in place, which includes a detailed training for all elements of the role, personal development plan, induction process, and ongoing supervision and appraisals. You will be provided with training so as long as you can demonstrate the right attitude and commitment to their ETHOS: “Every moment matters”

Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy

Whilst experience is not essential, they 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..