Enabling Support Worker - Complex Care - North East (Gateshead, NE10) - £12.65 per hour

Livability; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability care organization in Gateshead is seeking Complex Enabling Support Workers. You will provide personalized care and support for individuals with disabilities, assisting with daily tasks and community engagement. The ideal candidate should be emotionally resilient and passionate about empowering others. Benefits include a welcome bonus, generous leave, and training from day one.

Benefits

£500 welcome bonus

Birthday treat: day off

Gift vouchers for good service

Generous leave of 25 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Must be supportive and encouraging to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care following support plans.
• Assist with daily tasks including cooking and shopping.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Emotionally resilient

Passionate about empowering others

Experience supporting individuals with Autism and ADHD

Job description

Overview

Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury Gateshead, NE10 we are recruiting for Complex Enabling Support Workers. We’re on the lookout for passionate people who bring skills and experience to the table and who want to make a difference in a caring community. Our values are Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous, guiding everything we do to help people live their best lives.

Our disability services for adults, children and education are about inclusion and tailored, professional care that helps people grow, thrive, and enjoy life.

Responsibilities

• Follow the individual’s lead and personalised support plan to provide care and encouragement.
• Keep accurate records (training will be provided).
• Provide personal care or medication assistance as needed.
• Potentially cover sleep-in shifts with an extra £60 per session.
• Support the individual in maintaining a safe and comfortable home.
• Assist with daily tasks such as shopping and cooking.
• Encourage participation in volunteering and community-based activities.
• Provide compassionate support with personal care and medication as required.
• Drive is essential for this role.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Emotionally resilient and able to maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Passionate about empowering others.
• Experience or willingness to support individuals with Autism, ADHD, and behaviours that challenge.

Benefits

• £500 welcome bonus when you complete probation (terms apply).
• Birthday treat: birthday card plus your special day off from annual leave.
• Top ratings: £30 gift voucher for services rated ‘Good’ and £50 for ‘Outstanding’.
• Recognition rewards: gift vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile.
• Top-tier training from day one.
• Generous leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years.
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.

About Shaftesbury

Shaftesbury is a disability charity committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. We promote inclusion and wellbeing through disability care, education, and rehabilitation services, helping people participate, contribute and be valued.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS/Access NI check. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities; we welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.