Complex Care Support Worker - Flexible Hours & Growth

Ashdown Care; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mandatory and ongoing career – 开发

Genuine progression opportunities

Chances to spin our WOW-Wheel

Flexibility around family commitments

Refer-a-friend bonus

Loyalty bonuses

Meaningful, rewarding work

A positive, values-driven culture

Access to wellbeing resources

Job summary

Ashdown Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Blaydon. The role offers full-time hours (42 per week) across day shifts on a 2-week rolling rota with a 3/4 shift pattern. You will provide person-centred care to adults with complex needs and contribute to a supportive, values-driven culture.

We value staff development, with ongoing training, progression opportunities, and a positive, collaborative environment. The role requires flexibility for weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Caring, respectful, and reliable.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to dignity, confidentiality, and person-centred care.
• Experience with adults with specialist complex care.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
• Experience with care plans and personal care
• Training in safeguarding, first aid, or infection control

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support daily living activities
• Support with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Encourage independence with cooking, housekeeping, and life skills
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns to management
• Communicate with families, professionals, and colleagues
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans
• Support with medication and healthcare appointments
• Assist with finances and tenancy-related tasks
• Participate in social activities, outings, and holidays
• Apply positive behaviour support and follow safeguarding procedures
• Work safely, maintain confidentiality, and follow policies

Skills

Caring, respectful, and reliable

Good communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to dignity, confidentiality

Experience with adults with specialist

Experience with Positive Behaviour

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Ashdown Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Blaydon. The role offers full-time hours (42 per week) across day shifts on a 2-week rolling rota with a 3/4 shift pattern. You will provide person-centred care to adults with complex needs and contribute to a supportive, values-driven culture.

We value staff development, with ongoing training, progression opportunities, and a positive, collaborative environment. The role requires flexibility for weekends and holidays.