Female Support Workers - Learning Disabilities

Be Caring Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Caring Ltd is seeking full-time female Support Workers to join their learning disabilities team in Newcastle. This role involves providing tailored support for individuals to enhance their independence and well-being. The ideal candidate should be compassionate and skilled in building relationships, fostering a supportive environment for those in need.

Benefits

Fully funded DBS

Paid induction training

Training development: funded Level 3 and other accredited courses

Holiday pay: annual leave accumulates with working hours

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Optional union membership

Qualifications

• No degree or care qualifications required.
• Warm, welcoming smile is essential.
• Ability to build supportive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live fulfilled lives and meet their personal needs.
• Encourage independence and community involvement.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of individuals.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Engagement

Motivational Skills

Job description

Please note that this role is open to female applicants only

LIFE by Be Caring is looking to recruit full-time female Support Workersto join our learning disabilities team across Newcastle. As a Support Worker you will support people to live happy and fulfilled lives within their local communities.

Ensuring individual support needs are met through person-centred tailored support that promotes choice, independence and their voice.

Pay: £12.25 p/hr (non-complex rate) - £12.80 p/hr (complex rate)

Bonus schemes: up to £300 new starter, £300 Refer a Friend, £300 annual bonus. £25 birthday gift voucher.

Benefits

• Fully funded DBS.
• Paid induction training.
• Training development:funded Level 3 and other accredited courses.
• Holiday pay:annual leave accumulates with working hours.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP):free 24-hour helpline, advice and guidance for yourself and dependents.
• Union membership (optional):through our partnership with the GMB.

Job Role

You do not need a degree or care qualifications to be a great Support Worker. If you have, a warm and welcoming smile then a role with Be Caringwould be the right fit for you. As a Support Worker, you will be kind and compassionate building caring and supportive relationships with the individual you support and their families. At LIFE, we want everyone to reach their full potential.

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Be Kind & Be Happy: Be engaging, calm, and have a can-do attitude, learning and adapting with the person you’re supporting.
• Be the Best You Can Be: Be a great communicator, listening to the person to understand their wants, needs, dreams and ambitions.
• Be Safe: Have the person’s best interests in everything you do, protecting their privacy and dignity.
• Be Involved: Be a motivator, encouraging and guiding the person you support to take small but brave steps towards learning new skills, meeting new people and attending local community groups.
• Be Proud: Support the person to become as independent as they can, making their own choices, decisions and managing their finances.

Training

• Paid induction training:classroom-based, includes shadowing and additional online modules.
• Additional Specialist Training:provided to all new recruits - equipping you to meet the needs of the people we support and enabling you to provide person-centred approach.
• Training development:funded Level 3 and other accredited courses.

Apply today and Andrea our friendly Recruitment Officer will be in touch!

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