Support Worker - Female

Nightingale Hammerson; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Female Support Worker to assist a young lady with autism in developing her independence. The role involves supporting with personal care, community activities, and household tasks, emphasizing the importance of a structured routine. Candidates should have experience in supporting individuals with complex behaviours. Competitive pay of £13.54 per hour is offered.

Benefits

30 days annual leave pro rata

Referral bonus of £200

Paid training and career development

Bike to Work scheme

Salary advance scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting people with autism and complex behaviours is essential.
• Ability to support personal care and household tasks.
• Engaged and friendly approach towards activities.

Responsibilities

• Support Caroline in community and home-based activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Provide budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry support.

Skills

Experience with autism

Reliable support

Patient attitude

Job description

Overview

Female Support Worker

£13.54 per hour (£60 per sleep in shift)

Part-time (Up to 32 hours per week)

Newcastle, NE6 (15 min Walk from St. Anthony’s Park)

Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Are you an experienced Support Worker with a passion for making a difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

What will I be supporting?

Caroline, a young lady in her mid 20s who joined Dimensions in her own supported living bungalow in 2023, is looking for an experienced female support worker to help her achieve her goals, encourage and support her in developing her independence. Caroline has autism and values structure and routine. She enjoys watching films and TV series, arts and crafts, stationery, getting nails done, eating out, and visiting attractions within the North East. She is very close to her family and maintaining this relationship is important to her. Friendly, patient and reliable support workers who take an active interest in their hobbies and activities would be wonderful matches.

Who will I be supporting?

Caroline is supported in her own bungalow. She has autism and benefits from routine, structure, and activities she enjoys. Family involvement is important to her.

What will I be doing?

You will be supporting Caroline to engage in community and home-based activities, and to learn life skills and independence within the home. Duties include prompting of personal care and providing support if required, medication administration, budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and laundry. Caroline may experience behaviours of distress, including verbal and physical aggression, so previous experience supporting people with autism and complex behaviours is essential.

What shifts are available?

Day Shifts: 9am – 6pm

Long Day Sleep: 9am – 9am the following day (Includes £60 Sleep-In Shift)

Sleep In Shifts: 10pm – 8am

Rotas are provided at least 4 weeks in advance to allow a healthy work life balance.

Why choose Dimensions?

• 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave
• Refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus
• Paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses
• A Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships
• Salary advance scheme where you can access 50% of the money you've earned before pay day

Other important information

• Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will take place until the positions are filled
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions
• We welcome applications from everyone with 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
• 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 if you require adjustments
• British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications

Salary / Benefits: £13.54 Per Hour