Independent Living Support Worker

Pharmacyupdate; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is seeking Female Independent Living Support Workers to support residents in a small service at Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is temporary to permanent with a salary of 26,064 per annum and a 28-day leave entitlement.

You will provide person-centred care, promote independence and help individuals enjoy fulfilling lives, following tailored care plans for 10 self-contained bungalows.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexibility to work day shifts and waking nights on a rota.
• Ability to travel to Forest Hall.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Pension scheme and loyalty awards.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Blue Light Card and employee discounts.
• Enhanced DBS, relevant barring checks and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support medication, meal preparation and moving and handling.
• Help with appointments, shopping and activities.
• Encourage independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Follow individual care and support plans.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Travel to Forest Hall

Job description

Section 7 (2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this role (Female Applicants Only)

Location: Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: 26,064 per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting compassionate and reliable Female Independent Living Support Workers to support individuals living in a supported living service consisting of 10 self-contained bungalows.

You will provide person-centred care, promote independence and help individuals enjoy fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support medication, meal preparation and moving and handling.
• Help with appointments, shopping and activities.
• Encourage independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Follow individual care and support plans.

Requirements

• Caring, patient and reliable attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Flexibility to work day shifts and waking nights on a rota.
• Ability to travel to Forest Hall.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Pension scheme and loyalty awards.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
• Blue Light Card and employee discounts.

Full-time and part-time hours available.

• Section 7 (2) b & e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply to this role (Female Applicants Only)
• Enhanced DBS, relevant barring checks and satisfactory references required.