Applicants must live in the UK.
This service is in Gateshead (NE11) and for this role we are recruiting a Support Worker.
- Pay: £12.00 p/hr
- Working on shifts, paid from start to finish.
- Working 2-1 with the person.
- UK driving license required (no vehicle required)
- Bonus schemes*: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £250 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher
As a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you will be based in Gateshead, supporting a non-verbal and very active man who loves a walk in the park and caring for his pet chickens and rabbits. He loves interacting with his support team and is very sociable when supported by prompts and visual aids. He enjoys playing games and visiting clubs together when assisted with his mobility.
LIFE by Be Caring is looking to recruit an experienced Support Worker to join our Independent Supported Living (ISL) service in the Gateshead (NE11) area of Newcastle. As a Learning Disabilities Support Worker, you will be part of an integral team providing tailored person-centred care to the people we support which is both meaningful and wellbeing focused.
Join our team of Learning Disabilities Support Workers. Shift pattern for this role includes:
- Monday - Friday - 02.00 - 22.00
- Saturday & Sunday - 08.00 - 20.00
Benefits
- Fully funded DBS.
- Paid induction training.
- Training development: funded Level 2 and other accredited courses.
- Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): free 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
- Union membership (optional): through our partnership with the GMB.
Job Role
You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a great Support Worker. If you have, a warm and welcoming smile then a role with Be Caring could be the right fit for you. As a Support Worker, you will be kind and compassionate building caring and supportive relationships with the individual you support and their families. At LIFE, we want everyone to reach their full potential. As a Support Worker, you will:
- Be engaging, calm, and have a can-do attitude, learning and adapting with the individual you’re supporting
- Be a great communicator, listening to the individual to understand their wants, needs, dreams and ambitions.
- Have the individual’s best interests in everything you do, protecting their dignity
- Be a motivator, encouraging and guiding the individual to take small but brave steps towards learning new skills, meeting new people and attending local community groups
- Support the individual to become as independent as they can, making their own choices and decisions
We offer specialist training in learning disabilities and autism, designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to support individuals with confidence and compassion.
With our person-centred approach, you’ll learn how to tailor your care and support to meet each person's unique needs, ensuring that you provide the highest level of support.
Key Benefits:
- Gain practical, hands-on training from experienced professionals
- Learn to create personalised support plans that truly make a difference
- Equip yourself with the knowledge to empower individuals with learning disabilities and autism
- Enhance your skills in providing compassionate, effective support
Apply today and Andrea, our friendly Recruitment Officer, will be in touch!
Job Type: Full-time
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)