Deputy Manager – Supported Living

Ashdowncare; Prudhoe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mandatory and ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Loyalty bonuses

Flexible approach to family commits

Employee recognition initiatives

Job summary

Ashdown Care in Gateshead is seeking caring, motivated Support Workers to join our team supporting people with learning disabilities. You will help individuals live full, meaningful lives, develop independence, and achieve personal goals in a person-centred environment.

We offer a supportive team, training, progression opportunities, and a proactive approach to care. The role involves personal care, daily living tasks, and meaningful activities, with a 30-hour+ week schedule and a 2-week rolling

Qualifications

• Positive, reliable, and enthusiastic.
• Passionate about improving quality of life for others.
• Comfortable supporting people with behaviours of distress.
• Knowledgeable about Positive Behaviour Support.
• Proactive in planning activities and opportunities.
• Open to learning and professional development.
• Experience in care is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Support with personal care, daily living tasks, and community activities.
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity.
• Use Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
• Encourage skill development and meaningful activities.
• Work as part of a team to maintain safe, high-quality support.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Empathy

Behaviour Support

Planning activities

Open to development

Job description

Hours: 30 hours per week + 1–2 sleep-ins
Rota: 2-week rolling rota
Location: Gateshead (In person)

Please note: Ashdown Care does not offer visa sponsorship.

About the Role

We are looking for caring, motivated Support Workers to join our established team supporting people with learning disabilities.This is a rewarding role where you will support people to live full, meaningful lives, develop independence, and achieve personal goals. Every day is different, and you will play a key role in helping the people we support feel safe, valued, and empowered.

You will be part of a highly supportive team with approachable, experienced managers who are committed to your wellbeing, development, and career progression.

Who You Will Support

You will be supporting:

• 6 adults with learning disabilities


• People who require personal care and emotional support


• Individuals who may display occasional behaviours of distress


• People who need support with daily living skills and developing independence

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in line with individual support plans


• Support with personal care, daily living tasks, and community activities


• Promote independence, choice, and dignity


• Use Positive Behaviour Support approaches


• Encourage skill development and meaningful activities


• Work as part of a team to maintain safe, high-quality support

About You (Ideal Candidate)

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, reliable, and enthusiastic


• Passionate about improving quality of life for others


• Comfortable supporting people with behaviours of distress


• Knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about Positive Behaviour Support


• Proactive in planning activities and opportunities


• Open to learning and professional development

Experience in care is helpful but not essential- the right values and attitude are most important.

About Ashdown Care

Ashdown Care is a family-run company with an excellent reputation across the North East.

We value staff who are:

• Passionate


• Respectful


• Committed to learning and reflection


• Team focused

Our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting your professional and personal wellbeing.

Training & Benefits

• Paid mandatory and ongoing training


• Career progression opportunities


• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme


• Loyalty bonuses


• Flexible approach to family commitments


• Employee recognition initiatives

Learn more about us and our values at: www.ashdowncare.com