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Percy Hedley Foundation; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 29 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

31 days holiday

Loyalty awards

Rewards scheme

Blue Light Card

Contributory Pension

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing support

Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card

Resumo da oferta

The Percy Hedley Foundation in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Leybourne House. This female-only role provides person-centred care to young adults with learning and physical disabilities, working 1:1 or 2:1 with residents

You will need a proactive approach, good communication skills and a practical, compassionate outlook, with DBS checks and right to work in the UK as essential requirements.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Support Worker – Leybourne (Female only)

Company: Percy Hedley Foundation

Salary: from £26,064 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 7AP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Aug 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026

Summary

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 to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

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 in order to provide support to female residents.

We are on the lookout for a talented, creative, and unique Support Worker with a passion for supporting young adults to live their best life and join our incredible team at Leybourne House. Leybourne is a high energy service with a clear focus on delivering the highest standard of person-centred care and support. As the newest member of our team, you will have a proactive approach, be an excellent communicator and hold a good understanding of positive behaviour support. A great sense of humour and ability to make a good cuppa is essential too!

We uphold the values of positive behaviour support, choice, and autonomy for our young people to lead fulfilling lives, with clear strategies that focus on wellbeing, positive behaviour support and people strategies, all that link directly into the foundation values and promote wellbeing for our young people and staff too.

Leybourne is a small residential service within the centre of our community that specialises in supporting young adults with learning and physical disabilities on either a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, that require personal care and support.

Comments from our team on why they love working at Leybourne

“Making a difference to young people’s lives”

“Being able to support the young people with new experiences is so rewarding”

“The young people we support are amazing and there’s never a dull moment”

“You get to do activities you wouldn’t normally”

“The teamwork is great, great incentives, great team”

“No day is the same, it’s a fun place to work’”

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:

• 31 days holiday, rising to 36 days after 5 years service (includes bank holiday entitlement) (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service
• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
• Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

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.

This recruitment is ongoing therefore the vacancy will close when a suitable applicant has been appointed.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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