Personal Support Worker

JAYCO Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Career progression

Job summary

JAYCO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Support Worker in Newcastle upon Tyne to provide person-centred care and promote dignity, independence and wellbeing. This permanent, full-time role offers training and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for career progression and a role where your experience and skills are valued.

You will support individuals with daily routines, engage in activities, and work closely with families and professionals to deliver high-quality care on a

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or support worker role.
• Health & Social Care qualification is desirable.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality personal and practical support
• Supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting independence, confidence and choice
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals to access the community and participate in activities
• Following individual care and support plans
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals
• Responding appropriately to individual needs and changes in wellbeing

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Independent working

Compassionate approach

Education

Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker who is passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and making a genuine difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for reliable, compassionate and experienced Support Workers to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who already has experience in care or support work and is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing

As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support, promoting the dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing of the people we support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality personal and practical support
• Supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Promoting independence, confidence and choice
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals to access the community and participate in activities
• Following individual care and support plans
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records
• Working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals
• Responding appropriately to individual needs and changes in wellbeing

About You

We are looking for candidates who have previous experience working as a Support Worker, Care Worker or in a similar care setting.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a care or support worker role
• A genuine passion for supporting others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, respectful and compassionate approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• A commitment to providing high standards of care
• The ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures

Relevant qualifications such as Health & Social Care or a care-related qualification are desirable.

Previous care or support work experience is desirable, but full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour
• Full-time
• Training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding role where your experience and skills are valued

Make a Difference Every Day

If you are an experienced and caring Support Worker looking for a permanent position with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.