Independent Living Support Worker (Female Only)

Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Blue Light Card

Nexus Travel Card

Zusammenfassung

The Percy Hedley Foundation is recruiting an Independent Living Support Worker (female only) for Ferndene Supported Living in Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne. You will join a team providing person-centred care to residents, helping them stay independent and engaged in daily activities.

Role demands flexibility for 24/7 shifts on a rota, including days and waking nights. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifikationen

• Must be able to work as part of a team to support residents.
• Must be flexible to cover 24/7 shifts on a rota.
• Demonstrate person-centred approach to care.

Aufgaben

• Assist with medication administration as required.
• Help with meals, moving and handling, personal care.
• Support attendance at planned events or appointments.

Kenntnisse

Team player

Flexible

Organised

Person-centred care

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Independent Living Support Worker (female only)

Location: Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £26,064 per annum (£13.55 per hour)

Contract: Permanent

Independent Living Support Worker (female only)

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

The Role

Please note we do not offer sponsorship, applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Please note due to the current demands of the service this requirement is for female staff only.

We are looking to appoint Support Workers to join the team at Ferndene Supported Living.

Ferndene comprises 10 self-contained bungalows all within one building with a shared walkway, gardens and car parking. Each bungalow is occupied by one individual. There is a small area within the building for staff to use as a base. The people who live within Ferndene require assistance throughout the day to enable them to be as independent as they can be and lead lives that are meaningful to them. The support provided may be assistance with medication administration, meal preparation, moving and handling, personal care support, shopping, and/or planning and supporting individuals to attend planned events or appointments.

Percy Hedley provides the care and support to the people living at Ferndene, each person has a different requirement of support both in terms of the amount of hours and the tasks that are involved. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn, and are keen to support people to achieve their goals. In Ferndene you will work as a team of support workers to provide support to all individuals. You must be a great team player, who is flexible, organised and has the skills to work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the people we support receive the highest level of care. Being able to adapt and respond to evolving situations with a person-centred approach is essential for an independent living scheme.

As this is a 24/7 service, part and full time hours are available but you must be fully flexible and able to work both days and waking nights on a rota basis.

For more information, please contact our recruitment team on 0191 2381301 (We politely request no calls from recruitment agencies in relation to this post)

Why Work for Us

At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

• 28 days holiday (includes bank holiday entitlement) (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy: Adults Safeguarding Policy

This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable number of applicants have been appointed.