Independent Living Support Worker - Part Time

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Pension contributions (approx. 18.9%)

Annual leave 28 days rising to 32

Option to buy extra holidays

Flexi time scheme

Cycle-to-work & wellbeing support

Discounts on shopping

Résumé du poste

Gateshead Council is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join the Supporting Independence Service. The role involves visiting customers in their homes across Gateshead to provide low-level support that encourages independence. Tasks include housework and small errands, with a focus on maintaining a clean and safe living environment.

The posts are Monday to Friday and contract hours vary with demand. The council highlights a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension contributions, and

Qualifications

• Positive attitude toward older people and respect for their needs.
• Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality and choice principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of people.
• Ability to keep records and logs of activity.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes.
• Experience using cleaning equipment and materials.
• Good standard of basic education including literacy and numeracy.

Responsabilités

• Provide low-level support in customers' homes to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Deliver housework and small errands as part of support.
• Ensure customers' homes are cleaned to a specified standard.
• Maintain accurate records/logs of activity as required.

Connaissances

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Record keeping

Safeguarding knowledge

Cleaning experience

Literacy and numeracy

Formation

Basic education (literacy & numeracy)

Description du poste

Gateshead Council is seeking a part-time Support Worker to join the Supporting Independence Service. The role involves visiting customers in their homes across Gateshead to provide low-level support that encourages independence. Tasks include housework and small errands, with a focus on maintaining a clean and safe living environment.

The posts are Monday to Friday and contract hours vary with demand. The council highlights a competitive salary, generous annual leave, pension contributions, and