Support Worker

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28-32 days

Pension Scheme

Training & Development

Cycle to Work

Car Salary Sacrifice (Electric/Hybrid)

Discounts Platform (VIVUP)

Job summary

Gateshead Council is hiring a Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with diverse physical, health and cognitive needs. You will work with service users, families and professionals to promote independence, dignity and wellbeing, with a focus on assessed risks and needs to achieve goals.

The role includes liaising with health professionals, maintaining administrative records, and adhering to council policies under supervision.

Job description

As a Support Worker, you will provide high-quality person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of physical, health and cognitive needs. You will work alongside colleagues, families and health professionals to promote independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing. What you'll get to do:

• Work in partnership with service users and their carers to plan and implement services based on assessed risk and needs to achieve their goals.
• Promote independence to complete own personal care but support to service users as required.
• Ensure effective and efficient service is provided, in accordance with council policy under the guidance and supervision of managers.
• Undertake key working responsibilities with service users in order to promote their quality of life.
• Liaise with health professionals involved in the service user's care plan.
• Assist managers in maintaining correct administrative records in line with the council policies and procedures. To include financial records, Health, and Safety requirements and CQC requirements.
• Ensure that appropriate Health and Safety issues and moving and handling are carried out as given by managers in a way that ensures user safety and personal awareness.
• Attend mandatory and access personal development training via courses / workshops identified in supervision and attain NVQ competency.
  Do you want to help make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives? If that sounds like you, keep reading - we might just be the perfect match.

We're delighted that you're interested in working with us. You'd be joining us at a very exciting time. We pride ourselves on our ambitious and forward-thinking approach to taking care of Gateshead and its people, and we passionately believe that our employees reflect that spirit in truly enabling Gateshead to thrive.

At Gateshead Council you'd be a highly valued member of a team that recognises and respects the skills that you bring to your role, encourages creativity and passionately advocates a great work / life balance. Our actions speak louder than words, and with a full suite of outstanding employee benefits, we're confident that it isn't just the salary that attracts our staff.

Support independence. Build trust. Change lives.

Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council supports adults with care and support needs to live safe, independent and thriving lives. The service provides statutory assessments, safeguarding, prevention, and a wide range of community-based support in line with the Care Act 2014. Working in a strengths-based way, Adult Social Care focuses on wellbeing, independence and personalised outcomes, helping people to access the right support at the right time, whether through assessment and planning, enablement services, technology-enabled care, or wider community resources.

Be the difference that really counts Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Sister Winifred Laver, a short stay residential service our focus is recovery recouperation and and reablement, supporting older adults to maximise their independence and achieve positive outcomes.

• Full Time Opportunity - £26,427 - £26,847 with opportunity for permanent additional allowances suring weekend working, alternating shifts and bank holidays. 3 week shift pattern working between 7:30am-4:00pm and 12:30pm-9:30pm, working 2 weekends out of 3.
• Competitive Salary: We offer fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Outstanding Pension Scheme: We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Find out what benefits a Local Government Pension provides: https://twpf.info
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Learning & Development: Access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money and stay active with our tax-efficient cycle to work programme.
• Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: Get behind the wheel of a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle through our salary sacrifice car scheme in partnership with NHS Fleet Solutions - a cost-effective, environmentally friendly way to drive (after 12 months service).
• Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: Through our VIVUP employee benefits platform, enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases (after 6 months service).