Support Worker – Learning Disabilities & Community Living

Northumberland County Council; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumberland County Council's Wansbeck Supported Living Service in Hatfield Chase, Bedlington, is seeking a female support worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern to help them live in their own homes.

The role involves personal care, promoting independence, daily tasks and activities, and building social connections; the service operates 24/7 and you will work a monthly rolling rota including early, late and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting, ideally with people with learning disabilities who may display behaviours of concern.
• Willingness to undertake further training to meet service needs.
• UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users in their own homes.
• Support social activities, meals, and daily living tasks.
• Work a monthly rolling rota including early, late and night shifts.

Skills

Care experience

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

NVQ/QCF level 2 in health and social care

Job description

Northumberland County Council's Wansbeck Supported Living Service in Hatfield Chase, Bedlington, is seeking a female support worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities and behaviours of concern to help them live in their own homes.

The role involves personal care, promoting independence, daily tasks and activities, and building social connections; the service operates 24/7 and you will work a monthly rolling rota including early, late and night shifts.