Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking an experienced Support Worker to help a young man with mobility issues and cerebral palsy live an empowered life. Responsibilities include personal care, emotional support, and daily tasks, promoting independence and well-being. Join a team that values respect and integrity in transforming lives and enhancing social inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience as a support worker is essential.
• Energetic with good initiative and a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support daily tasks like personal care, medication assistance, and cooking.
• Provide emotional reassurance during distress.
• Empower the individual to achieve personal goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Support Worker

£13.54per hour (£60 per Sleep-in shift)

Part-time (Including Sleep-in - Overtime Available)

FULL UK Driving License Essential

Newcastle, NE6 (10 min drive from Manors Train Station)

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Are you an Experienced Support Worker wanting to make a difference in someone's life? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

“Has a great sense of humour and an infectious smile capable of brightening any day” – Lisa Speight (Current Assistant Locality Manager)

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About Person We Support:

We support a mischievous gent in his 20s who thrives on daily adventures, lunch outings and recently discovered beach-buggying, which left him in fits of laughter.

He has a learning disability, mobility issues, cerebral palsy & is non-verbal and we are supporting him to live in his own bungalow.

You will also need to provide emotional reassurance when experiencing behaviours of distress – full positive behaviour support training is provided but previous experience is essential.

An energetic support worker with a good initiative and a good sense of humour would be a wonderful match.

What will I be doing?

You will be supporting him to live his life how he chooses and empowering him to achieve his goals.
This gentleman is looking for support with daily tasks such as his personal care, wheelchair assistance, medication, cooking, cleaning, and laundry.

Shift Patterns:

Day Shifts: 9am – 5pm
Long Day Sleep Shifts: 9am – 9am the following day (£60 sleep in shift included)
Sleep In Shifts: 10pm – 7am
He is supported 2:1 during the day and 1:1 during the night
Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to support a healthy work/life balance

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2025 – now 7 years in a row!

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled

About you

We believe anyone has the potential be a great support worker, no matter your background, as long as you share our values; respect, partnership, courage, ambition and integrity – that’s why we recruit based on values and not skills or experience. For more information on our values based recruitment click here

Your rewards

A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached

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An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
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Salary / Benefits:£13.54 Per Hour