Impactful Support Worker for Complex Care & Growth

The Talent Hub; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Progression opportunities

WOW-Wheel

Family flexibility

Refer-a-friend bonus

Loyalty bonuses

Meaningful work

Positive culture

Job summary

Ashdown Care is seeking a committed Support Worker in Blaydon to provide high-quality, person-centred support across social, physical, emotional and recreational needs. The role requires flexibility to work a 42-hour week with a 2-week rolling rota, including days, weekends, and nights.

You will help individuals live fulfilling and independent lives in a 24/7 service, applying Person-Centred Active Support and working with dedicated teams and managers to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults needing complex care
• Experience with challenging behaviour
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care desirable
• Training in safeguarding, first aid or infection control desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support daily living activities
• Support with personal care (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

Communication

Dignity & confidentiality

Complex care

Positive Behaviour Support

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Ashdown Care is seeking a committed Support Worker in Blaydon to provide high-quality, person-centred support across social, physical, emotional and recreational needs. The role requires flexibility to work a 42-hour week with a 2-week rolling rota, including days, weekends, and nights.

You will help individuals live fulfilling and independent lives in a 24/7 service, applying Person-Centred Active Support and working with dedicated teams and managers to ensure safety and wellbeing.