Enabling Support Worker in Gateshead)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,520 - 30,448; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 welcome bonus? unsure

Job summary

Shaftesbury is seeking an Enabling Support Worker in Gateshead to assist individuals according to their personalised plans, provide care, and help them live independently. You’ll keep records and may assist with personal care and medications.

Your day may include sleep-in shifts with an extra £60 per session, and you’ll work a 40-hour week at £12.75 per hour. This role offers meaningful impact and support for independence.

Qualifications

• Friendly, engaging, and easy to get along with.
• Reliable and caring.
• Supports independence while lending a hand when needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow personalised support plans to provide the care and encouragement individuals need.
• Keep accurate records (training provided).
• Assist with personal care or medication as required.
• May cover sleep-in shifts (additional £60 per session).
• Support independence while offering help when needed.
• Encourage participation in home, community, and social activities.
• Help individuals stay independent and improve quality of life.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliable

Caring

Good communication

Job description

Overview

Enabling Support Worker – Location: Gateshead, Rowlands Gill. Salary: £12.75 per hour. Hours per week: 40.

Please note this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, as the salary requirements set by the Home Office are not satisfied.

About Shaftesbury

We are dedicated to helping people live their best, most fulfilling lives. Our values—Open, Enabling, Inclusive, and Courageous—guide everything we do to make a real difference every day.

Role Description

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As an Enabling Support Worker, you'll be there to support individuals and help them live their best lives. You'll follow their lead and their personalised support plan to provide the care and encouragement they need.

Your day-to-day will include keeping accurate records, and sometimes assisting with personal care or medication. There is also the possibility to cover sleep-in shifts with an extra £60 per session.

This is a role where you can be a consistent, supportive presence and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Follow personalised support plans to provide the care and encouragement individuals need.
• Keep accurate records (training provided).
• Assist with personal care or medication as required.
• May cover sleep-in shifts (additional £60 per session).
• Support independence while offering help when needed.
• Encourage participation in home, community, and social activities.
• Help individuals stay independent and improve quality of life.

Shift Pattern

• Day: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
• Sleepover
• Day: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Support Type

• 1:1 basis

What we're looking for

• Friendly, engaging, and easy to get along with
• Reliable and caring
• Supports independence while lending a hand when needed

Benefits

• £500 welcome bonus after 12 months service (terms apply)
• Birthday treat: birthday card plus a day off from annual leave
• Gift vouchers: £30 for Good, £50 for Outstanding ratings
• Recognition rewards: thank-you letter and vouchers up to £50 for going the extra mile
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous leave: 25 days + bank holidays, rising to 28 after 5 years
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme