Support Worker

Northumberland County Council; Cowpen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is recruiting a Support Worker for the Wansbeck Supported Living Service. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care to adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to live independently and engage in daily activities.

The role requires flexibility to cover a rolling 14-week rota, including early, late and night shifts, plus 12-hour shifts. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting (ideally with individuals with learning disabilities).
• Flexibility to work a 14 week rolling rota including early, late and night shifts and 3 x 12 hour shifts.
• Hold an NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support to service users.
• Promote independence, community access and social activities.
• Support with meal planning and dietary needs.

Skills

Care experience

Flexibility

Teamwork

Willingness to develop

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

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Support Worker – Wansbeck Supported Living Service

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Hatfield Chase, Bedlington
Full-time, 37 hours per week | Permanent
NCC Band 4 salary: £26,403 - £28,142 FTE

We are currently looking for a female support worker to join our team. We are looking for someone who is caring, compassionate, and considerate. If you this is you, then we want to hear from you!

Please note this post has a genuine occupational requirement for a specific gender to be appointed due to the nature of the duties and the client(s) involved.

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

At Wansbeck Supported Living Service, we empower adults with learning disabilities and personality disorders,some of whom may display behaviours of concern,to live independently in their own homes and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.

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
• 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 Join Us?

• 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

If you want a role where you go home knowingyou'vedone something meaningful, this is the place for you.

For an informal chat about the role, contact:
Linda Ait Lahcen, Service Manager or Claire Wealleans, Assistant Manager on 01670 823831.

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

Why choose us?

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

• 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
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes available
• Staff networks - run by staff, for staff - providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support & staff development including Armed Forces, ASD, Carers, Enable Disability, Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

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Further information
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.

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.