Support Worker

North East Combined Authority; Bedlington; Hybrid; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

26 days annual leave + holidays, pro‑r

Local Government Pension Scheme

Zusammenfassung

Northumberland County Council is seeking caring, compassionate individuals to join our 24/7, person-centred support team. You will assist with personal care, meal planning and daily activities, helping clients live life on their terms.

We value flexibility to work a 14-week rolling rota (early, late, night shifts and 3x12 hour shifts) and a desire to grow within a supportive team. NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care and a full UK driving licence are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in a care setting (ideally with individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern)
• Flexibility to work a 14 week rolling rota - including early, late and night shifts, along with 3 x12 hour shifts
• A desire to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team

Aufgaben

• Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks
• Helping with meal planning and dietary needs
• Encouraging participation in fun activities
• Promoting community access, social time and new experiences
• Helping service usersstay connected with their family and friends
• Creating opportunities for independence, confidence and joy

Kenntnisse

Care experience

Rota flexibility

Desire to develop skills

Ausbildung

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

What We Do

We are a CQC registered service, with ambition to achieve an outstanding rating, which provides 24/7 person centred support, ensuring each individual is able to thrive and live a life they choose. Our work includes:

• Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks
• Helping with meal planning and dietary needs
• Encouraging participation in fun activities
• Promoting community access, social time and new experiences
• Helping service usersstay connected with their family and friends
• Creating opportunities for independence, confidence and joy

Every day is different, and every day you make a difference.

Who We're Looking For

If you are caring, compassionate, patient, and committed to supporting others, we would love to hear from you.

You should have:

• Experience in a care setting (ideally with individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern)
• Flexibility to work a 14 week rolling rota - including early, late and night shifts, along with 3 x12 hour shifts
• A desire to develop your skills and grow within a supportive team

It would also be great if you:

• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Have a full UK driving licence

This role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• A genuinely supportive, friendly team
• Opportunities to develop professionally with further training
• A workplace where no two days are the same
• The chance to make a positive, lasting impact on people's lives
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Make a Real Difference. Build a Meaningful Career. Be Part of Something Outstanding.

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What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below.

This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

Alternative application format

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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930