Senior Support Worker - Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Purpletribe Limited.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development training

Progression opportunities

WOW-Wheel chance

Flexible around family commitments

Refer-a-friend bonus

Loyalty bonuses

Meaningful, rewarding work

Wellbeing resources

Positive culture

Job summary

Ashdown Care is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Wreckenton, Gateshead. This full-time role (46 hours/week) pays £13.50 per hour and requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or PBS experience.

You will deliver person-centered support across social, physical, and emotional care, promote independence, and work shifts including weekends and nights. Aspiring to dignity, confidentiality, and high standards is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or PBS experience
• Caring, respectful, and reliable
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to dignity, confidentiality, and person-centred care
• Experience with adults with learning disabilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and support daily living activities
• Support with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, toileting)
• Encourage independence with cooking, housekeeping, and life skills
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns to management
• Communicate with families, professionals, and colleagues
• Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans
• Support with medication and healthcare appointments
• Assist with finances and tenancy-related tasks
• Participate in social activities, outings, and holidays
• Apply positive behaviour support and follow safeguarding procedures
• Work safely, maintain confidentiality, and follow policies

Skills

NVQ Level 3 in H&S Care or PBS

Caring and respectful

Good communication

Teamwork skills

Dignity and confidentiality

Experience with learning disabilities

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Ashdown Care is recruiting a Senior Support Worker for Wreckenton, Gateshead. This full-time role (46 hours/week) pays £13.50 per hour and requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or PBS experience.

You will deliver person-centered support across social, physical, and emotional care, promote independence, and work shifts including weekends and nights. Aspiring to dignity, confidentiality, and high standards is essential.