Support Worker

Halescare

Gateshead

On-site

GBP 1,694,448

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Referral Bonuses up to £517

Pension scheme and paid holidays

Free uniform and PPE

Early Pay access

FREE Blue Light Card discounts

Reward and recognition schemes

External Well-being Programme

Health and Financial Well-being Support

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking dedicated Support Workers to assist individuals transitioning from hospital to home. In this role, you'll provide personalized care, assess needs dynamically, and work closely with healthcare professionals. Strong communication and a commitment to high-quality support are essential. The position offers a salary of £12.30 per hour with various benefits, including enhanced bank holiday rates and referral bonuses.

Qualifications

Previous experience in providing care (essential).
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential).
Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on care and support tailored to individual needs.
Dynamically assess and respond to changing care requirements.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Signpost service users and families to additional services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Team player

Job description

Areas covered: NE10, NE9, NE8, DH3, NE16, NE11, NE40, NE39, NE17, NE21
Hours: 7am to 2:30pm, 2.30pm to 11pm / 4 on 3 off shift pattern
Previous experience in providing care (essential)
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)

Hales Homecare is looking for compassionate and dedicated Hospital Discharge Support Workers to join our team in Gateshead. In this role, you’ll help individuals transition from hospital care back to living independently in their own homes.

What you’ll do:

Provide hands‑on care and support tailored to individual needs.
Dynamically assess and respond to changing care requirements.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
Signpost service users and families to additional services, equipment, and resources for long‑term recovery.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Apply now!

The ideal Support Worker is passionate about helping others and committed to delivering high‑quality care and support. You’ll be a reliable and honest team player with strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure accurate record‑keeping. Most importantly, you’ll share our values: a commitment to positive change, trust, professional excellence, and delivering personalised care.

To apply, you must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, we are currently unable to accept applications from individuals requiring a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship.

As a Support Worker, we offer excellent perks and benefits including:

Enhanced bank holiday rates
Referral Bonuses up to £517
Pension scheme and paid holidays
Free uniform and PPE
Early Pay access with Hastee
FREE Blue Light Card – exclusive discounts at over 15,000 retailers
Reward and recognition schemes: Hales Heroes Monthly Draw, Quarterly Awards and Hales Care Annual Awards
Cycle and car salary sacrifice schemes
External Well‑being Programme including up to 10 therapy sessions with qualified counsellors, 24/7 telephone support from health and legal professionals, and access to our health and well‑being app
Health and Financial Well‑being Support

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for. Your support can bring warmth and reassurance to someone's day. Apply today and become part of our team.

Please note the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference verification.

To complete your application, you’ll be taken to the Hales Care Recruitment Page to complete a short registration. This step is essential to progress your application and is completely secure.

Support Worker