Night Support Worker – Drake House (Newburn)

Zwolle IT City; Newburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas bank holidays paid at double time

Blue Light discount

Charity workers’ discount

Free life assurance

Rewards with the Care Friends App

Care Friends App

Job summary

A leading social care charity in Newburn is seeking a Night Support Worker. This role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions to foster independence. The ideal candidate will have experience with mental health services and be committed to high-quality care. Benefits include a Welcome Bonus of up to £350, generous annual leave, holiday pay, and discount schemes. This position offers both full and part time opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with mental health services or substance misuse.
• Commitment to providing a high-quality service.
• Ability to develop people’s social and practical living skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with individuals to respect and value their independence.
• Facilitate an environment for personal potential growth.
• Support individuals in managing their mental health and social skills.

Skills

Experience with mental health services

Commitment to high-quality service

Development of social skills

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Night Support Worker (Newburn, Newcastle)

This role also attracts a Welcome Bonus of up to £350.

Location: Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne

Hours: Full and part time roles available over a 7-day rota

Drake House is a purpose-built supported living complex, comprising of 15 self-contained apartments designed for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, some of whom may also have mental health conditions, including those relating to alcohol and addiction.

Our team work closely with the people we support, their families and healthcare professionals to create an environment where every individual is respected, valued and given the opportunity to live as independently as possible within their own homes and reach their personal potential.

The successful candidate for this role will have previous experience of working with mental health services and or substance misuse. In addition, they will be committed to providing a high-quality service, focussed on developing people’s social and practical living skills.

Requirement to complete Level 2 Health and Social Care if not already held.

St Cuthbert’s Care is a values-based, registered social care charity, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential.

The charity’s areas of work include nursing homes for older people, children in care and services for people with disabilities.

We are proud to be the first regional charity in the North East, delivering adult social care as part of our work, to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.

We offer our staff a range of additional benefits including:

• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, including a day off for your birthday
• Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
• Blue Light discount offering shopping discounts on thousands of stores
• Charity workers’ discount
• Free life assurance
• Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App

How to apply for this job:

To apply for this vacancy, please either complete our online application form or send us your CV, along with contact details and the reference to this role, by emailing [e-mail] or call 0191 2288003

To apply for this vacancy, please complete our online application form

Alternatively, you can apply by emailing your CV

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note: We are unable to employ candidates requiring international visa sponsorship.