Support Worker - Empower Adults to Live Independently

Swanton Care and Community; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive living service in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist individuals in a community setting. The role involves providing emotional and practical support to help clients achieve their personal goals. Candidates should be enthusiastic, compassionate, and able to work as part of a team. Benefits include funded qualifications, long service awards, and an employee benefits app. This position offers 36 hours of work per week, and candidates must embrace a values-driven approach in their work.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension scheme

Funded qualifications

Career pathways

Trained mental health first aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred.
• Ability to complete a range of records and documents.
• Enthusiastic and committed attitude in supporting others.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to individuals.
• Promote health, well-being and respect individuality.
• Perform general housekeeping duties including personal care if necessary.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Responsibility

Job description

A supportive living service in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist individuals in a community setting. The role involves providing emotional and practical support to help clients achieve their personal goals. Candidates should be enthusiastic, compassionate, and able to work as part of a team. Benefits include funded qualifications, long service awards, and an employee benefits app. This position offers 36 hours of work per week, and candidates must embrace a values-driven approach in their work.