Support Worker – The Croft Centre (Sunderland)

Espa; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Sunderland is seeking a Support Worker for The Croft Centre. This role involves supporting adults with various needs and conditions while ensuring a commitment to inclusivity and teamwork. The position offers extensive training, paid holidays, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks

Meals provided on shift

Company sick pay scheme

Intensive Induction with continuous training

Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting individuals with diverse needs.
• Ability to participate in training for low arousal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with diverse needs in community and in-house activities.
• Employ non-aversion techniques and low arousal principles.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Support Worker – The Croft Centre (Sunderland)

An opportunity has arisen within the Croft Centre, for an individual to join our very busy and diverse service.

This is an excellent opportunity for those out there who would like to extend their knowledge in supporting adults with very diverse needs including many different associated conditions related to ASD, sensory impairments and health conditions. We support adults in many different activities based out in the community and in-house,

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Can demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to support
• Value teamwork and be able to work with colleagues at all levels in an open, cohesive and inclusive way.
• Can demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Would participate in training to develop an understanding of the principles of non aversion and the use of low arousal techniques and employ such principles.
• Holidays are fixed, set to coincide with local authorities, schools and colleges.

In return, we can offer you:

• 6 weeks paid holiday increasing to 8 weeks
• Day shifts Monday to Friday
• Meals provided on shift
• Company sick pay scheme up to 3 months full pay
• Intensive Induction with continuous training and development
• Company Pension Scheme/Life Assurance

Please note: Holidays are fixed, set to coincide with local authorities, schools and colleges. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the DBS.