Central Bank Support Worker

Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Percy Hedley Foundation in Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Central Bank Support Worker to provide high-quality care and support to clients with disabilities across residential, day services, and independent living settings. You will work as part of a team with strong interpersonal and communication skills, delivering Positive Behaviour Support where needed.

Applicants should be flexible and prepared to cover shifts as required on a zero-hours basis.

Qualifications

• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support or similar approaches is beneficial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• No fixed working hours; flexibility is required for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to clients with disabilities across residential and day services.
• Assist clients to access the community and develop social networks.
• Support clients to live independently with appropriate skills and activities.

Skills

Positive Behaviour Support

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Title: Central Bank Support Worker

Location: Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8YY

Salary: £13.74 an hour

Contract: Zero hours

Central Bank Support Worker

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

The Role

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We are on the lookout for people who are passionate about providing excellent care and support, who love a challenge and like to have fun at work!

Successful applicants will become part of our team of excellent support staff. You will be required to provide full support, including Positive Behaviour Support, to children or adults with disabilities within our services; residential care, independent living, day services, college and schools. Working as part of a team you will possess excellent interpersonal skills, with a high standard of written and verbal communication skills.

If you join us, you will support our clients to access the community, develop social circles and maintain and develop friendships and networks. You will support our clients to develop and maintain skills to live independent and fulfilled lives. Our clients love to be active and have fun! We are looking for candidates who are great team players with a flexible and enthusiastic approach and a readiness to get involved in activities such as bocha, parties, knit and natter, cinema, pubs and theatres for example.

Previous experience working within a similar setting would be desirable but not essential, as you will be fully supported and provided with all the training that you need.

A flexible working approach is essential as bank positions are required to provide cover as and when needed - the hours and days will vary according to the needs of the service.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 0191 2381301 (We politely request no calls from recruitment agencies in relation to this post)

Why Work for Us

We offer the following benefits to staff:

• Wellbeing support
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Adult Safeguarding Policy

This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.